Photon-counting detector computed tomography in cardiac imaging

Simran P Sharma, Marie-Julie D K Lemmens, Martijn W Smulders, Ricardo P J Budde, Alexander Hirsch, Casper Mihl*

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Abstract

Photon-counting detector computed tomography (PCD-CT) has emerged as a revolutionary technology in CT imaging. PCD-CT offers significant advancements over conventional energy-integrating detector CT, including increased spatial resolution, artefact reduction and inherent spectral imaging capabilities. In cardiac imaging, PCD-CT can offer a more accurate assessment of coronary artery disease, plaque characterisation and the in-stent lumen. Additionally, it might improve the visualisation of myocardial fibrosis through qualitative late enhancement imaging and quantitative extracellular volume measurements. The use of PCD-CT in cardiac imaging holds significant potential, positioning itself as a valuable modality that could serve as a one-stop-shop by integrating both angiography and tissue characterisation into a single examination. Despite its potential, large-scale clinical trials, standardisation of protocols and cost-effectiveness considerations are required for its broader integration into clinical practice. This narrative review provides an overview of the current literature on PCD-CT regarding the possibilities and limitations of cardiac imaging.

Original languageEnglish
JournalNetherlands Heart Journal
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Publication statusPublished - 2 Oct 2024

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