Why the study?
Does low tube voltage MSCT improve the visualization and contrast-to-noise ratio of acute myocardial infarction compared to standard voltage in a porcine model?
Population
12 domestic pigs with acute myocardial infarction induced by a 45-minute balloon occlusion of the left…
Comparison
Retrospectively ECG-gated multislice spiral… vs MSCT at 120 kV, delayed enhancement magnetic…
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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May enhance experimental MI visualization at low kV; leaves open translation to clinical CT protocols.
Does low tube voltage MSCT improve the visualization and contrast-to-noise ratio of acute myocardial infarction compared to standard voltage in a porcine model?
Low tube voltage (80 kV) MSCT improves contrast-to-noise ratio and contrast resolution for assessing myocardial infarction size compared to routine scan protocols in an experimental model.
Mahnken et al. (2007) studied this question.
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