Utility of Low-dose High-pitch Scanning for Pediatric Cardiac Computed Tomographic Imaging. Issue 4 (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Long, Christopher M.; Long, Svati S.; Johnson, Pamela T.; Mahesh, Mahadevappa; Fishman, Elliot K.; Zimmerman, Stefan L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of thoracic imaging. Volume 30:Issue 4(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: cardiac computed tomography -- congenital heart disease -- noninvasive imaging -- high-pitch computed tomography -- radiation dose; Chest -- Radiography -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; 617.540757
• DOI: 10.1097/RTI.0000000000000131
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0883-5993

Abstract

Abstract : Noninvasive anatomic imaging is critical to management of pediatric congenital heart disease. With the introduction of high-pitch dual-source computed tomography (CT), comprehensive, high–temporal resolution cardiovascular imaging can now be performed without the need for breath-holding or patient sedation with very low radiation dose. In this article, we review the unique advantages of dual-source cardiac CT relative to other imaging modalities and illustrate its utility for patient management with multiple case examples.