CT brain perfusion: A static phantom study of contrast ‐to‐noise ratio and radiation dose

ConclusionLower beam energies achieved the same CNR with less dose, or improved CNR at the same dose. A reduction from 80 kVp to 70 kVp may be clinically useful to optimise CTP acquisitions.

Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - September 30, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Stewart M Midgley, Damien L Stella, Bruce CV Campbell, Francesca Langenberg, Paul F Einsiedel Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research