Utility of Low-dose High-pitch Scanning for Pediatric Cardiac Computed Tomographic Imaging

J Thorac Imaging. 2015 Jul;30(4):W36-40. doi: 10.1097/RTI.0000000000000131.

Abstract

Noninvasive anatomic imaging is critical to management of pediatric congenital heart disease. With the introduction of high-pitch dual-source computed tomography (CT), comprehensive, high-temporal resolution cardiovascular imaging can now be performed without the need for breath-holding or patient sedation with very low radiation dose. In this article, we review the unique advantages of dual-source cardiac CT relative to other imaging modalities and illustrate its utility for patient management with multiple case examples.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heart / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Radiation Dosage*
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*