Investigating the Use and Optimization of Low Dose kV and Contrast Media in CT Pulmonary Angiography Examination

Kara, Mustafa; KAYAN, Mustafa; Cetinkaya, Gursel; Turkoglu, Sefa; Kayan, Fatma

doi:10.5812/iranjradiol.57928

Investigating the Use and Optimization of Low Dose kV and Contrast Media in CT Pulmonary Angiography Examination

Kara M., KAYAN M. , Cetinkaya G., Turkoglu S., Kayan F.

IRANIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, vol.15, no.3, 2018 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 15 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2018
Doi Number: 10.5812/iranjradiol.57928
Title of Journal : IRANIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY

Abstract

Background: Using a low volume of contrast medium and tube voltage may enhance the opacification of pulmonary arteries and thrombus detection without decreasing the image quality. In addition, this protocol can also ensure that exposure of the patient to the contrast medium and radiation dose maybe significantly reduced.