Publications by authors named "Tim Oechsner"
Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility of aortoiliac CT-Angiography (CTA) using dual-source photon-counting detector (PCD)-CT with minimal iodine dose.
Methods: This IRB-approved, single-center prospective study enrolled patients with indications for aortoiliac CTA from December 2022 to March 2023. All scans were performed using a first-generation dual-source PCD-CT.
Article Synopsis
- The text reviews advancements in dual-source photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CT) technology for cardiovascular imaging since its approval in 2021, focusing on innovative applications and research.
- A structured literature review identified studies that highlighted benefits such as improved image quality, better radiation dose management, and feasibility for non-invasive diagnostics in diverse patient populations.
- Despite these advantages, there are ongoing challenges like high costs, extensive data handling, slower reconstruction times, and the need for more clinical evidence to validate the technology's superiority.