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Dual-Energy CT in Cardiovascular Imaging
First book about spectral cardiovascular imagingUpdate in general aspects on Dual Energy CT techniquePotential new cardiovascular CT applications in the clinical practiceThis is the first textbook in DECT focussing especially on the cardiovascular field. DECT was developed many years ago but has recently spread its clinical utility. Many new applications have been developed over the last years and the cardiovascular system has benefited from these advances. New protocols will be used in the near future which will help to optimize results obtained until now with single energy CT, such as a more precise quantification of coronary artery stenosis using either different monochromatic levels or material decomposition, reduction of beam hardening artifacts in perfusion studies and optimizing endovenous contrast, among others.Table of ContentsIntroduction to DECTTechnical aspects of DECT with dual sourceTechnical aspects of DECT with dual layerGemstone ImagingNeurovascular ImagingNeck imagingThoracic imagingAbdominal imagingUpper and lower limbs imagingTechnical Advancements for Cardiac ImagingPlaque characterizationAccuracy of DECT in coronary arteriesBeam Hardening Reduction and Image Quality Improvements with DECTMyocardial CT perfusionMyocardial viabilityPitfallsLimitationsManagement of radiationFuture
