Angiography: Miniature particle accelerator saves on contrast agents

(Technical University of Munich (TUM)) The most prevalent method for obtaining images of clogged coronary vessels is coronary angiography. For some patients, however, the contrast agents used in this process can cause health problems. A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now demonstrated that the required quantity of these substances can be significantly reduced if monoenergetic X-rays from a miniature particle accelerator are used.

Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 27, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news