Minidose技术在双源CT心脏扫描中的初步应用

目的：探讨Minidose技术在双源CT（DSCT）冠状动脉成像及左心室功能分析中的应用价值。方法：45例临床怀疑为冠状动脉心脏病的患者行DSCT冠状动脉成像和超声心动图左心室功能检查。DSCT采用序列扫描模式,总扫描时间窗35％～95％R—R间期,其中40％～70％R-R间期时为全电流输出,数据用于冠状动脉重建,其余间期使用全电流的20％输出,数据用于左心室功能分析。依据美国心脏协会冠状动脉分法,将冠脉图像分为16段,并采用4级法对每段图像质量进行评估。将DSCT检查时测量的左心室射血分数值（LVEF）,并与超声心动图所测得的LVEF值为对照进行统计学分析。结果：40例患者顺利完成DscT冠状动脉成像及超声心动图左心室功能分析。共评价冠状动脉525段,其中可用于诊断的节段占97．53％（512／525）,平均辐射剂量为（3．75±0．89）mSv。DSCT与超声心动图所测得的LVEF值差异无统计学意义（t=-1．61,P=0．12〉0．05）,且两者相关性好（r=0．68）。结论：Minidose技术可以用于DSCT冠状动脉成像兼顾左心室功能分析的“一站式”扫描,冠状动脉图像质量较好,左心室功能分析结果可靠,平均辐射剂量低。     

双源CT前瞻性心电触发技术用于脑血管成像的初步研究

目的 探讨双源Flash Spiral CT前瞻性心电触发序列(step-and-shoot,SAS)模式脑血管成像的图像质量及辐射剂量.方法 将43例临床怀疑脑血管性病变的患者,行前瞻性心电触发序列模式的脑血管造影术( SAS-CTA)扫描,采集期相:应用60％ R-R间期的ECG演示模式,对SAS-CTA做图像后处理,分析评价图像质量评分、统计辐射剂量及优良率.结果 评价SAS-CTA,图像质量评分为4.72±0.50,优良率达97.7％ (42/43),平均有效剂量为(0.216±0.01) mSv,SAS-CTA有效辐射剂量与双能量CTA( DE-CTA)比较降幅达到76.31％.结论 前瞻性心电触发序列模式应用于脑血管成像,可在保证图像质量的同时显著降低辐射剂量.     

双源CT 前瞻性心电触发技术用于脑血管成像的临床应用

目的：探讨双源Flash Spiral CT 前瞻性心电触发序列（step‐and‐shoot ,SAS）模式脑血管成像的临床应用价值。方法将60例临床怀疑脑血管性病变的患者,行前瞻性心电触发序列模式的脑血管CTA（SAS‐CTA）扫描,采集期相：应用60％ R‐R间期的ECG演示模式,对SAS‐CTA做图像后处理,分析评价图像质量评分、统计辐射剂量。结果评价SAS‐CTA ,图像质量评分为4．72±0．50,平均有效剂量为（0．216±0．01）mSv ,SAS‐CTA有效辐射剂量与双能量CTA （DE‐CTA）比较降幅达到76．31％。60例临床怀疑脑血管病变患者,SAS‐CTA检出15例动脉瘤,1例动静脉畸形,1例烟雾病,25例脑血管狭窄或闭塞,18例阴性患者。结论前瞻性心电触发序列模式应用于脑血管成像,能准确诊断脑血管病变,可在保证图像质量的同时显著降低辐射剂量,有良好的临床应用价值。     

双源CT脑静脉造影扫描技术探讨

目的:选择脑双源CT静脉造影(CTV)的最佳扫描时相及重建层厚,以获得良好的脑静脉图像。方法:①11例志愿者行同层动态增强扫描,以探讨团注追踪触发技术的理论阈值。以理论阈值为中心,将45例志愿者随机分为3组探讨团注追踪触发技术的应用阈值。②将扫描所获得原始数据以0.75mm和1.50mm层厚重建,比较2组层厚重建的三维血管图像质量,进行统计分析。结果:触发阈值100HU组,靶血管全程显示良好;采用0.75mm层厚重建的三维血管图像质量优于1.50mm层厚(P<0.05)。结论:采用100HU阈值进行静脉触发扫描和0.75mm层厚重建血管可以获得良好的脑CTV图像。     

双源CT前瞻性心电触发序列扫描在房颤患者中的应用研究

目的应用双源CT前瞻性心电触发序列扫描对心房纤颤(atrial fibrillation,AF)患者行冠状动脉成像,并与回顾性心电门控螺旋扫描比较,评估二者的图像质量及放射剂量。方法对40例临床可疑冠心病的AF患者行二代128层双源CT增强扫描。随机分为两组:组1共21例(序列组),使用前瞻性心电触发序列扫描;组2共19例(螺旋组),使用回顾性心电门控螺旋扫描。基于AHA-15段冠状动脉分段法及4级评分法(1分-优秀至4分-差),由两位阅片者独立对所有冠状动脉按节段进行图像质量评价,比较两组患者的图像质量及有效放射剂量。结果序列组平均心率(94±25)次/min,心率波动(69±25)次/min;螺旋组平均心率(86±22)次/min,心率波动(65±22)次/min,组间平均心率(t=1.019,P=0.315)及心率波动(t=0.598,P=0.553)差异无统计学意义。序列组与螺旋组的图像质量优良,评分差异无统计学意义(1.29±0.55 vs 1.25±0.55;Z=-1.290,P=0.197);序列组的有效放射剂量较螺旋组显著降低(4.90±1.62 mSv vs 10.04±3.57 mSv;t=-5.988,P=0.000)。结论 AF患者双源CT冠状动脉成像中,前瞻性心电触发序列扫描与回顾性心电门控螺旋扫描相比,可以提供同样高质量的图像满足诊断需要,同时有效减低放射剂量。     

心脏疾病动态CT扫描技术

近年来,在显示CT 图像的方法和手段上已有了新的发展,可以在没有心电设备控制时也能获得清晰的心脏和大血管的CT 图像。这种新的技术称为动态CT 扫描技术。动态CT 技术动态CT 技术是一种在一定层次上通过用快速连续扫描序列记录的方法。如果血液中有造影剂,这种方法可用来测定血管及组织中的血流。造影剂可以是弥散性的(如氙,通过吸入进到血液),也可以是非弥散性的(如注入到血液中含碘造影     

低千伏心脏双源CT扫描:CT值、噪声和辐射剂量

本研究是对低千伏双源CT冠状动脉成像(com-puted tomography coronary angiography,CTCA)的影像质量在不同扫描参数下进行的定性和定量研究,并计算     

双源CT双能量扫描在肝脏病变中的应用价值

目的 探讨双源CT(DSCT)双能量扫描对肝脏病变的诊断价值及限度.方法 将53例B超拟诊肝脏占位患者行上腹部普通平扫(TNE)及三期增强扫描(动脉期、双能量门静脉、延迟期).双能量扫描后自动生成80 kV、140 kV以及120 kV加权图像.数据导入工作站的虚拟平扫(VNE).从图像定性评估(肿瘤可见度、图像噪声、诊断接受度)及定量数值(脏器平均CT值、图像噪声、对比噪声比)比较VNE与TNE的图像质量;判断VNE能否取代TVE、80 kV图像中病变的微小血供、双能量纯(彩)碘图、以及感兴趣区(ROI)分解CT值的诊断作用.最后,对比TNE与VNE的有效辐射剂量.结果 53例中有7例在80 kV中较140 kV及120 kV加权图像更清晰显示肿瘤内血管.VNE肿瘤可见度、诊断接受性显著低于、噪声显著高于TNE(P<0.05).TNE及VNE平均CT值分别为:肝实质(58.5±5.6) HU、(58.2±6.7) HU(P=0.226);肝占位(38.8±8.1) HU、(37.4±8.3) HU(P<0.05).VNE图像噪声及对比噪声比显著高于TNE(P<0.001).超出的肝边缘及伪影对诊断无影响,除4例外,VNE均能取代TVE.纯(彩)碘图直观展示病变血供范围及程度,ROI可分解平扫及碘增强的CT值.TNE与VNE有效剂量:(3.38±0.55) mSv,(3.36±0.90) mSv(P>0.05).结论 双源CT双能量80 kV较常规CT对病变血供更敏感,其后处理功能对病变定性诊断有一定作用.VNE图像质量较TNE差,但可取代之并减少辐射剂量.     

双源CT低剂量前瞻性心电触发序列扫描在冠状动脉血管成像的应用

Objective To evaluate low-dose CT coronary angiography with prospective electrocardiogram (ECG)-triggering using dual-source CT scanner.Methods Sixty-eight patients who underwent coronary CT angiography using a dual-source CT scanner were divided into 2 groups: group A (38 cases) and group B (30 cases).Prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan mode was employed for group A.Inclusion criteria included: heart rate <70 bpm, sinus rhythm, and heart rate fluctuation less than 10 bpm.Data acquisition was set at 70% of the RR-interval.Retrospective ECG-gating helical scan was performed for group B.Inclusion criteria included heart rates < 70 bpm and sinus rhythm.The exclusion criteria included heart failure and serious arrhythmias.In both groups, patients with a BMI≥24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 120 kV, whereas patients with a BMI <24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 100 kV.All images were transferred to a workstation for further processing and analysis.The imaging quality was evaluated.The imaging quality of coronary artery segments were compared with rank sum test between the two groups, and the radiation dose were compared with t test.Results A total of 476 coronary artery segments were evaluated in group A and 372 segments were evaluated in group B.The mean score of imaging quality for coronary artery segments in group A was 3.48±0.59 and that in group B was 3.53±0.58.There was no statistical difference in imaging quality between the two groups (Z=-1.432, P=0.187).The effective dose was on average (2.51±0.54) mSv (range 1.3--3.3 mSv) in group A, whereas on average (14.55±3.54) rosy (range 7.1--20.2 mSv) in group B.There was a statistical difference between the two groups (t=18.484, P=0.000).Conclusions Low-dose prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan in dual-source CT coronary angiography is feasible in patients with low heart rate and regular cardiac rhythm.This scan mode can substantially reduce radiation doses while preserving good diagnostic image quality.     

双源CT低剂量前瞻性心电触发序列扫描在冠状动脉血管成像的应用

Objective To evaluate low-dose CT coronary angiography with prospective electrocardiogram (ECG)-triggering using dual-source CT scanner.Methods Sixty-eight patients who underwent coronary CT angiography using a dual-source CT scanner were divided into 2 groups: group A (38 cases) and group B (30 cases).Prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan mode was employed for group A.Inclusion criteria included: heart rate <70 bpm, sinus rhythm, and heart rate fluctuation less than 10 bpm.Data acquisition was set at 70% of the RR-interval.Retrospective ECG-gating helical scan was performed for group B.Inclusion criteria included heart rates < 70 bpm and sinus rhythm.The exclusion criteria included heart failure and serious arrhythmias.In both groups, patients with a BMI≥24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 120 kV, whereas patients with a BMI <24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 100 kV.All images were transferred to a workstation for further processing and analysis.The imaging quality was evaluated.The imaging quality of coronary artery segments were compared with rank sum test between the two groups, and the radiation dose were compared with t test.Results A total of 476 coronary artery segments were evaluated in group A and 372 segments were evaluated in group B.The mean score of imaging quality for coronary artery segments in group A was 3.48±0.59 and that in group B was 3.53±0.58.There was no statistical difference in imaging quality between the two groups (Z=-1.432, P=0.187).The effective dose was on average (2.51±0.54) mSv (range 1.3--3.3 mSv) in group A, whereas on average (14.55±3.54) rosy (range 7.1--20.2 mSv) in group B.There was a statistical difference between the two groups (t=18.484, P=0.000).Conclusions Low-dose prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan in dual-source CT coronary angiography is feasible in patients with low heart rate and regular cardiac rhythm.This scan mode can substantially reduce radiation doses while preserving good diagnostic image quality.     

双源CT低剂量前瞻性心电触发序列扫描在冠状动脉血管成像的应用

Objective To evaluate low-dose CT coronary angiography with prospective electrocardiogram (ECG)-triggering using dual-source CT scanner.Methods Sixty-eight patients who underwent coronary CT angiography using a dual-source CT scanner were divided into 2 groups: group A (38 cases) and group B (30 cases).Prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan mode was employed for group A.Inclusion criteria included: heart rate <70 bpm, sinus rhythm, and heart rate fluctuation less than 10 bpm.Data acquisition was set at 70% of the RR-interval.Retrospective ECG-gating helical scan was performed for group B.Inclusion criteria included heart rates < 70 bpm and sinus rhythm.The exclusion criteria included heart failure and serious arrhythmias.In both groups, patients with a BMI≥24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 120 kV, whereas patients with a BMI <24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 100 kV.All images were transferred to a workstation for further processing and analysis.The imaging quality was evaluated.The imaging quality of coronary artery segments were compared with rank sum test between the two groups, and the radiation dose were compared with t test.Results A total of 476 coronary artery segments were evaluated in group A and 372 segments were evaluated in group B.The mean score of imaging quality for coronary artery segments in group A was 3.48±0.59 and that in group B was 3.53±0.58.There was no statistical difference in imaging quality between the two groups (Z=-1.432, P=0.187).The effective dose was on average (2.51±0.54) mSv (range 1.3--3.3 mSv) in group A, whereas on average (14.55±3.54) rosy (range 7.1--20.2 mSv) in group B.There was a statistical difference between the two groups (t=18.484, P=0.000).Conclusions Low-dose prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan in dual-source CT coronary angiography is feasible in patients with low heart rate and regular cardiac rhythm.This scan mode can substantially reduce radiation doses while preserving good diagnostic image quality.     

双源CT低剂量前瞻性心电触发序列扫描在冠状动脉血管成像的应用

Objective To evaluate low-dose CT coronary angiography with prospective electrocardiogram (ECG)-triggering using dual-source CT scanner.Methods Sixty-eight patients who underwent coronary CT angiography using a dual-source CT scanner were divided into 2 groups: group A (38 cases) and group B (30 cases).Prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan mode was employed for group A.Inclusion criteria included: heart rate <70 bpm, sinus rhythm, and heart rate fluctuation less than 10 bpm.Data acquisition was set at 70% of the RR-interval.Retrospective ECG-gating helical scan was performed for group B.Inclusion criteria included heart rates < 70 bpm and sinus rhythm.The exclusion criteria included heart failure and serious arrhythmias.In both groups, patients with a BMI≥24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 120 kV, whereas patients with a BMI <24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 100 kV.All images were transferred to a workstation for further processing and analysis.The imaging quality was evaluated.The imaging quality of coronary artery segments were compared with rank sum test between the two groups, and the radiation dose were compared with t test.Results A total of 476 coronary artery segments were evaluated in group A and 372 segments were evaluated in group B.The mean score of imaging quality for coronary artery segments in group A was 3.48±0.59 and that in group B was 3.53±0.58.There was no statistical difference in imaging quality between the two groups (Z=-1.432, P=0.187).The effective dose was on average (2.51±0.54) mSv (range 1.3--3.3 mSv) in group A, whereas on average (14.55±3.54) rosy (range 7.1--20.2 mSv) in group B.There was a statistical difference between the two groups (t=18.484, P=0.000).Conclusions Low-dose prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan in dual-source CT coronary angiography is feasible in patients with low heart rate and regular cardiac rhythm.This scan mode can substantially reduce radiation doses while preserving good diagnostic image quality.     

双源CT低剂量前瞻性心电触发序列扫描在冠状动脉血管成像的应用

Objective To evaluate low-dose CT coronary angiography with prospective electrocardiogram (ECG)-triggering using dual-source CT scanner.Methods Sixty-eight patients who underwent coronary CT angiography using a dual-source CT scanner were divided into 2 groups: group A (38 cases) and group B (30 cases).Prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan mode was employed for group A.Inclusion criteria included: heart rate <70 bpm, sinus rhythm, and heart rate fluctuation less than 10 bpm.Data acquisition was set at 70% of the RR-interval.Retrospective ECG-gating helical scan was performed for group B.Inclusion criteria included heart rates < 70 bpm and sinus rhythm.The exclusion criteria included heart failure and serious arrhythmias.In both groups, patients with a BMI≥24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 120 kV, whereas patients with a BMI <24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 100 kV.All images were transferred to a workstation for further processing and analysis.The imaging quality was evaluated.The imaging quality of coronary artery segments were compared with rank sum test between the two groups, and the radiation dose were compared with t test.Results A total of 476 coronary artery segments were evaluated in group A and 372 segments were evaluated in group B.The mean score of imaging quality for coronary artery segments in group A was 3.48±0.59 and that in group B was 3.53±0.58.There was no statistical difference in imaging quality between the two groups (Z=-1.432, P=0.187).The effective dose was on average (2.51±0.54) mSv (range 1.3--3.3 mSv) in group A, whereas on average (14.55±3.54) rosy (range 7.1--20.2 mSv) in group B.There was a statistical difference between the two groups (t=18.484, P=0.000).Conclusions Low-dose prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan in dual-source CT coronary angiography is feasible in patients with low heart rate and regular cardiac rhythm.This scan mode can substantially reduce radiation doses while preserving good diagnostic image quality.     

双源CT低剂量前瞻性心电触发序列扫描在冠状动脉血管成像的应用

Objective To evaluate low-dose CT coronary angiography with prospective electrocardiogram (ECG)-triggering using dual-source CT scanner.Methods Sixty-eight patients who underwent coronary CT angiography using a dual-source CT scanner were divided into 2 groups: group A (38 cases) and group B (30 cases).Prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan mode was employed for group A.Inclusion criteria included: heart rate <70 bpm, sinus rhythm, and heart rate fluctuation less than 10 bpm.Data acquisition was set at 70% of the RR-interval.Retrospective ECG-gating helical scan was performed for group B.Inclusion criteria included heart rates < 70 bpm and sinus rhythm.The exclusion criteria included heart failure and serious arrhythmias.In both groups, patients with a BMI≥24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 120 kV, whereas patients with a BMI <24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 100 kV.All images were transferred to a workstation for further processing and analysis.The imaging quality was evaluated.The imaging quality of coronary artery segments were compared with rank sum test between the two groups, and the radiation dose were compared with t test.Results A total of 476 coronary artery segments were evaluated in group A and 372 segments were evaluated in group B.The mean score of imaging quality for coronary artery segments in group A was 3.48±0.59 and that in group B was 3.53±0.58.There was no statistical difference in imaging quality between the two groups (Z=-1.432, P=0.187).The effective dose was on average (2.51±0.54) mSv (range 1.3--3.3 mSv) in group A, whereas on average (14.55±3.54) rosy (range 7.1--20.2 mSv) in group B.There was a statistical difference between the two groups (t=18.484, P=0.000).Conclusions Low-dose prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan in dual-source CT coronary angiography is feasible in patients with low heart rate and regular cardiac rhythm.This scan mode can substantially reduce radiation doses while preserving good diagnostic image quality.     

双源CT低剂量前瞻性心电触发序列扫描在冠状动脉血管成像的应用

Objective To evaluate low-dose CT coronary angiography with prospective electrocardiogram (ECG)-triggering using dual-source CT scanner.Methods Sixty-eight patients who underwent coronary CT angiography using a dual-source CT scanner were divided into 2 groups: group A (38 cases) and group B (30 cases).Prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan mode was employed for group A.Inclusion criteria included: heart rate <70 bpm, sinus rhythm, and heart rate fluctuation less than 10 bpm.Data acquisition was set at 70% of the RR-interval.Retrospective ECG-gating helical scan was performed for group B.Inclusion criteria included heart rates < 70 bpm and sinus rhythm.The exclusion criteria included heart failure and serious arrhythmias.In both groups, patients with a BMI≥24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 120 kV, whereas patients with a BMI <24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 100 kV.All images were transferred to a workstation for further processing and analysis.The imaging quality was evaluated.The imaging quality of coronary artery segments were compared with rank sum test between the two groups, and the radiation dose were compared with t test.Results A total of 476 coronary artery segments were evaluated in group A and 372 segments were evaluated in group B.The mean score of imaging quality for coronary artery segments in group A was 3.48±0.59 and that in group B was 3.53±0.58.There was no statistical difference in imaging quality between the two groups (Z=-1.432, P=0.187).The effective dose was on average (2.51±0.54) mSv (range 1.3--3.3 mSv) in group A, whereas on average (14.55±3.54) rosy (range 7.1--20.2 mSv) in group B.There was a statistical difference between the two groups (t=18.484, P=0.000).Conclusions Low-dose prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan in dual-source CT coronary angiography is feasible in patients with low heart rate and regular cardiac rhythm.This scan mode can substantially reduce radiation doses while preserving good diagnostic image quality.     

双源CT低剂量前瞻性心电触发序列扫描在冠状动脉血管成像的应用

Objective To evaluate low-dose CT coronary angiography with prospective electrocardiogram (ECG)-triggering using dual-source CT scanner.Methods Sixty-eight patients who underwent coronary CT angiography using a dual-source CT scanner were divided into 2 groups: group A (38 cases) and group B (30 cases).Prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan mode was employed for group A.Inclusion criteria included: heart rate <70 bpm, sinus rhythm, and heart rate fluctuation less than 10 bpm.Data acquisition was set at 70% of the RR-interval.Retrospective ECG-gating helical scan was performed for group B.Inclusion criteria included heart rates < 70 bpm and sinus rhythm.The exclusion criteria included heart failure and serious arrhythmias.In both groups, patients with a BMI≥24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 120 kV, whereas patients with a BMI <24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 100 kV.All images were transferred to a workstation for further processing and analysis.The imaging quality was evaluated.The imaging quality of coronary artery segments were compared with rank sum test between the two groups, and the radiation dose were compared with t test.Results A total of 476 coronary artery segments were evaluated in group A and 372 segments were evaluated in group B.The mean score of imaging quality for coronary artery segments in group A was 3.48±0.59 and that in group B was 3.53±0.58.There was no statistical difference in imaging quality between the two groups (Z=-1.432, P=0.187).The effective dose was on average (2.51±0.54) mSv (range 1.3--3.3 mSv) in group A, whereas on average (14.55±3.54) rosy (range 7.1--20.2 mSv) in group B.There was a statistical difference between the two groups (t=18.484, P=0.000).Conclusions Low-dose prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan in dual-source CT coronary angiography is feasible in patients with low heart rate and regular cardiac rhythm.This scan mode can substantially reduce radiation doses while preserving good diagnostic image quality.     

双源CT低剂量前瞻性心电触发序列扫描在冠状动脉血管成像的应用

Objective To evaluate low-dose CT coronary angiography with prospective electrocardiogram (ECG)-triggering using dual-source CT scanner.Methods Sixty-eight patients who underwent coronary CT angiography using a dual-source CT scanner were divided into 2 groups: group A (38 cases) and group B (30 cases).Prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan mode was employed for group A.Inclusion criteria included: heart rate <70 bpm, sinus rhythm, and heart rate fluctuation less than 10 bpm.Data acquisition was set at 70% of the RR-interval.Retrospective ECG-gating helical scan was performed for group B.Inclusion criteria included heart rates < 70 bpm and sinus rhythm.The exclusion criteria included heart failure and serious arrhythmias.In both groups, patients with a BMI≥24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 120 kV, whereas patients with a BMI <24 kg/m2 were examined with a tube voltage of 100 kV.All images were transferred to a workstation for further processing and analysis.The imaging quality was evaluated.The imaging quality of coronary artery segments were compared with rank sum test between the two groups, and the radiation dose were compared with t test.Results A total of 476 coronary artery segments were evaluated in group A and 372 segments were evaluated in group B.The mean score of imaging quality for coronary artery segments in group A was 3.48±0.59 and that in group B was 3.53±0.58.There was no statistical difference in imaging quality between the two groups (Z=-1.432, P=0.187).The effective dose was on average (2.51±0.54) mSv (range 1.3--3.3 mSv) in group A, whereas on average (14.55±3.54) rosy (range 7.1--20.2 mSv) in group B.There was a statistical difference between the two groups (t=18.484, P=0.000).Conclusions Low-dose prospective ECG-triggering sequence scan in dual-source CT coronary angiography is feasible in patients with low heart rate and regular cardiac rhythm.This scan mode can substantially reduce radiation doses while preserving good diagnostic image quality.     

双源CT低剂量前瞻性心电触发序列扫描在冠状动脉血管成像的应用

目的 研究双源CT低剂量前瞻性心电触发序列扫描技术在冠状动脉CTA的应用,并评价其图像质量.方法 将68例行冠状动脉CTA检查的患者分为2组,A组38例行前瞻性心电触发序列扫描,入组标准为心率70次/min(bpm)以下,窦性心律,心率波动范围在10 bpm以内.排除标准为心率不能控制在70 bpm以内及心律不齐患者、屏气不佳者以及冠状动脉存在严重钙化及明显狭窄者.采集期相70%R-R间期.B组30例为常规回顾性心电门控螺旋扫描,人组标准为心率70 bpm以下,窦性心律且规整.排除标准为心律不齐患者、屏气不佳者以及冠状动脉存在严重钙化及明显狭窄者.2组中管电压均随体质量指数(BMI)调整,BMI≥24 ks/m2管电压采用120 kV,BMI<24 ks/m2管电压采用100 kV.对2组扫描的冠状动脉分别做图像处理,应用秩和检验比较2组患者冠状动脉段图像质量评分,应用两独立样本t检验比较2组患者辐射剂量.结果 A组评价476段冠状动脉,B组评价372段冠状动脉.A组冠状动脉段图像质量评分为(3.48±0.59)分,B组均值为(3.53±0.58)分,2组之间比较差异无统计学意义(Z=-1.432,P=0.187).A组平均有效剂量为(2.51±0.54)mSv;B组平均有效剂量为(14.55±3.54)mSv,2组之间平均有效剂量比较差异有统计学意义(t=18.484,P=0.000).结论 在严格掌握心率及心律的基础上,可成功实现前瞻性触发序列扫描,该技术能显著降低辐射剂量而保证诊断所需图像质量.