Multislice CT angiography.

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Title:	Multislice CT angiography.
Authors:	Schoepf, U. Joseph^1,2 schoepf@bwh.harvard.edu, Becker, Christoph R.², Hofmann, Lars K.¹, Das, Marco¹, Flohr, Thomas³, Ohnesorge, Bernd M.³, Baumert, Bernhard¹, Rolnick, Joshua⁴, Allen, Jean M.⁴, Raptopoulos, Vassilios⁵
Source:	European Radiology. Aug2003, Vol. 13 Issue 8, p1946-1961. 16p.
Subjects:	Tomography, Medical technology, Angiography, Pulmonary embolism, Coronary disease, Heart, Aortic diseases, Vascular diseases, Cerebrovascular disease, Comparative studies, Computed tomography, Heart diseases, Research methodology, Medical cooperation, Research, Evaluation research, Equipment & supplies
Abstract:	The introduction of multislice CT into clinical radiology constitutes a quantum leap that significantly widens the scope of vascular CT imaging. The advances over conventional spiral CT have been quantitative, mainly in terms of increased image acquisition speed which provides unprecedented volume coverage and spatial resolution. Moreover, significant technical innovations, such as cardiac scanning capabilities, have brought about a qualitative shift towards applications that were thought to be beyond the scope of CT imaging. This way multislice CT offers a wealth of new opportunities for quickly and accurately diagnosing suspected vascular disease in all organ systems; however, as we move towards faster and faster image acquisition techniques, we are also facing new challenges that require development of novel strategies in order to take full advantage of the increased capabilities of multislice CT in its current form and future generations of CT scanners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	The introduction of multislice CT into clinical radiology constitutes a quantum leap that significantly widens the scope of vascular CT imaging. The advances over conventional spiral CT have been quantitative, mainly in terms of increased image acquisition speed which provides unprecedented volume coverage and spatial resolution. Moreover, significant technical innovations, such as cardiac scanning capabilities, have brought about a qualitative shift towards applications that were thought to be beyond the scope of CT imaging. This way multislice CT offers a wealth of new opportunities for quickly and accurately diagnosing suspected vascular disease in all organ systems; however, as we move towards faster and faster image acquisition techniques, we are also facing new challenges that require development of novel strategies in order to take full advantage of the increased capabilities of multislice CT in its current form and future generations of CT scanners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	09387994
DOI:	10.1007/s00330-003-1842-7