Industry Symposium by Bracco
IND 22 - Photon-counting CT: a new challenge for contrast administration?
The relatively recent dual energy systems, which themselves represent a marked advance over conventional multi–slice technology, are now giving way to newer, more sophisticated photon-counting CT (PC–CT) systems.
PC–CT systems permit much higher spatial resolution, improved contrast-to-noise ratio, and markedly reduced radiation exposure.
Nevertheless, despite the considerable advantages of PC–CT, administration of an iodinated contrast medium is still mandatory, and adaptation of contrast injection protocols to optimize iodine delivery while minimizing waste is fundamental.
This symposium will address the present and future impact of PC–CT on diagnostic imaging, focusing separately on cardiac and non–cardiac applications with emphasis on contrast medium usage and the potential role of high iodine concentration contrast media.
5 min
Introduction
Thomas J. Kröncke, Augsburg / Germany
10 min
PC-CT: a technical and diagnostic advance.
Thomas J. Kröncke, Augsburg / Germany
Learning Objectives
To appreciate the technological advances conferred by PC-CT relative to conventional CT technology
20 min
Cardiac Imaging with PC-CT.
Filippo Cademartiri, Pisa / Italy
Learning Objectives
To demonstrate the considerable diagnostic value of PC-CT for cardiac imaging
20 min
PC-CT for non-cardiac applications.
Dietmar Tamandl, Vienna / Austria
Learning Objectives
To highlight the potential of PC-CT for non-cardiac applications
5 min
Q&A
Lectures
1
PC-CT: a technical and diagnostic advance.
10:00Thomas J. Kröncke, Augsburg / DE
2
Cardiac Imaging with PC-CT.
20:00Filippo Cademartiri, Pisa / IT
3
PC-CT for non-cardiac applications.
20:00Dietmar Tamandl, Vienna / AT
4
Q&A
05:00Q&A