Dual-Energy Imaging of the Chest

Sai Swarupa R. Vulasala, Gregory Carl Wynn, Mauricio Hernandez, Isiri Kadambi, Dheeraj Reddy Gopireddy, Priya Bhosale, Mayur K. Virarkar

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Abstract

Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is a contemporary development by which the tissue can be characterized beyond conventional computed tomography. It improves tissue differentiation by exploiting the X-ray absorptive property of the tissues. Although still in its early stages, DECT utilization in pulmonary and cardiovascular pathologies is emerging. It includes applications such as pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, myocardial perfusion, and coronary artery assessment. This article discusses DECT principles and their current and emerging applications in thoracic imaging.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)311-319
Number of pages9
JournalSeminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
Volume43
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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