Gated cardiac tomographic visualization of coronary artery calcification

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.152.1.6729113· OSTI ID:6659942

Markivee, C R; Hoyt, T S; Francis, R A; Burns, J; Ruark, B

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is usually detected by fluoroscopy or on cine films during coronary angiography, but measurement of the calcification is not possible. Gated tomography of the heart provides a full sized image with high contrast spatial resolution of 0.76 mm. The radiation exposure to the heart is between 1-5% of that experienced with coronary cinefluorography. Measurement of the diameter of calcium deposits is possible and calcium that could be related to arterial stenosis may be identified.

• Research Organization: St. Louis Univ. Medical Center, MO
• OSTI ID: 6659942
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 152:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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