The Value of 16-cm Wide-Detector Computed Tomography in Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography for Patients With High Heart Rate Variability

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate radiation dose and image quality of coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography (CCTA) for patients with high heart rate variability (HRv) using 16-cm wide-detector CT scanner. Methods One hundred sixty-six patients with uncontrolled heart rate underwent CCTA on a 16-cm wide-detector CT system and were divided into 2 groups based on their HRv for analysis: group A (n = 95, HRv ≤10 beats/min [bpm]) and group B (n = 71, HRv>10 bpm). Images in both groups were reconstructed with motion correction algorithm. Subjective and objective image qualities were analyzed. Results There were no significant differences in age, body mass index, and heart rate (68.1 ± 11.4 vs 67.6 ± 12.3 bpm) between the 2 groups (P> 0.05). However, group B had significantly higher HRv than group A (33.5 ± 24.4 vs 7.8 ± 1.2 bpm, P
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - Category: Radiology Tags: Cardiovascular Applications of Dual Energy CT Source Type: research