Improved image quality with simultaneously reduced radiation exposure: Knowledge-based iterative model reconstruction algorithms for coronary CT angiography in a clinical setting.

Journal: Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the potential for radiation dose reduction using knowledge-based iterative model reconstruction (K-IMR) algorithms in combination with ultra-low dose body mass index (BMI)-adapted protocols in coronary CT angiography (coronary CTA).

Authors

  • Florian André
    University of Heidelberg, Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany. Electronic address: florian.andre@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
  • Philipp Fortner
    University of Heidelberg, Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
  • Mani Vembar
    CT Clinical Science, Philips Healthcare, c595 Miner Road, Cleveland, OH 44143, USA.
  • Dirk Mueller
    CT Clinical Science, Philips Healthcare, Luebeckertordamm 5, Hamburg, 20099, Germany.
  • Wolfram Stiller
    University of Heidelberg, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
  • Sebastian J Buss
    University of Heidelberg, Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany; Das Radiologische Zentrum - Radiology Center, Sinsheim-Eberbach-Erbach-Walldorf-Heidelberg, Rohrbacher Straße 149, Heidelberg, 69126, Germany.
  • Hans-Ulrich Kauczor
    Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
  • Hugo A Katus
    University of Heidelberg, Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
  • Grigorios Korosoglou
    University of Heidelberg, Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.