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Coronary imaging techniques with emphasis on CT and MRI.
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PMID:  22127683     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
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Coronary artery imaging in children is challenging, with high demands both on temporal and spatial resolution due to high heart rates and smaller anatomy. Although invasive conventional coronary angiography remains the benchmark technique, over the past 10 years, CT and MRI have emerged in the field of coronary imaging. The choice of hardware is important. For CT, the minimum requirement is a 64-channel scanner. The temporal resolution of the scanner is most important for optimising image quality and minimising radiation dose. Manufacturers have developed several modes of electrocardiographic (ECG) triggering to facilitate dose reduction. Recent technical advances have opened new possibilities in MRI coronary imaging. As a non-ionising radiation technique, MRI is of great interest in paediatric imaging. It is currently recommended in centres with appropriate expertise for the screening of patients with suspected congenital coronary anomalies. However, MRI is still not feasible in infants. This review describes and discusses the technical requirements and the pros and cons of all three techniques.
Authors:
Mathieu Lederlin; Jean-Benoit Thambo; Valérie Latrabe; Olivier Corneloup; Hubert Cochet; Michel Montaudon; François Laurent
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2011-11-30
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pediatric radiology     Volume:  41     ISSN:  1432-1998     ISO Abbreviation:  Pediatr Radiol     Publication Date:  2011 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-30     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0365332     Medline TA:  Pediatr Radiol     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1516-25     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
CHU Bordeaux, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Imaging Department, Hôpital Cardiologique, Avenue de Magellan, Pessac, 33600, France, mathieu.lederlin@chu-bordeaux.fr.
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