Patricia M. Carrascosa MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Consultant, General Electric Company

Carlos Capunay MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Javier Vallejos MD, MBA, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Alejandro Deviggiano MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gaston Rodriguez Granillo, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1- To review the indications, diagnostic imaging, potential benefits and limitations of performing a dual-energy CT angiography with reduced iodine contrast volume. 2- To understand the advantages of dual energy CT in vascular imaging.  

A. Introduction to dual energy CT. Physics B. Image analysis. Spectral imaging. Material decomposition. Calcium and bone subtraction. C. CT image acquisition. Technical parameters. Radiation issues D. Contrast injection protocol E. Diagnostic Imaging F. Potential indications. Outcomes  

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14013980/14013980_va8b.pdf

Carrascosa, P, Capunay, C, Vallejos, J, Deviggiano, A, Rodriguez Granillo, G, Dual Energy CT Angiography with Reduced Iodine Load: A Comprehensive and Practical Approach.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14013980.html