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    Multislice CT angiography in coronary artery disease: Technical developments, radiation dose and diagnostic value

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    Authors
    Sun, Zhonghua
    Date
    2010
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Sun, Zhonghua. 2010. Multislice CT angiography in coronary artery disease: Technical developments, radiation dose and diagnostic value. World Journal of Cardiology. 2 (10): pp. 333-343.
    Source Title
    World Journal of Cardiology
    DOI
    10.4330/wjc.v2.i10.333
    ISSN
    1949-8462
    School
    Department of Imaging and Applied Physics
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/41213
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Multislice computed tomography (CT) angiography has been increasingly used in the detection and diagnosis of coronary artery disease because of its rapid technical evolution from the early generation of 4-slice CT scanners to the latest models such as 64-slice, 256-slice and 320-slice CT scanners. Technical developments of multislice CT imaging enable improved diagnostic value in the detection of coronary artery disease, and this indicates that multislice CT can be used as a reliable less-invasive alternative to invasive coronary angiography in selected patients. In addition, multislice CT angiography has played a significant role in the prediction of disease progression and cardiac events. Despite promising results reported in the literature, multislice CT has the disadvantage of having a high radiation dose which could contribute to the radiation-induced malignancy. A variety of strategies have been currently undertaken to reduce the radiation dose associated with multislice CT coronary angiography while in the meantime acquiring diagnostic images. In this article, the author will review the technical developments, radiation dose associated with multislice CT coronary angiography, and strategies to reduce radiation dose. The diagnostic and prognostic value of multislice CT angiography in coronary artery disease is briefly discussed, and future directions of multislice CT angiography in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease will also be highlighted.

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