Advanced adaptive axial-sequential prospectively electrocardiogram-triggered dual-source coronary computed tomographic angiography in a patient with atrial fibrillation

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2011 Nov-Dec;35(6):747-8. doi: 10.1097/RCT.0b013e3182355960.

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation is considered a relative contraindication to coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) because image quality and radiation dose-saving measures largely depend on low and stable heart rates. Most published experiences with CCTA during atrial fibrillation have relied on retrospective gating to mitigate artifacts via electrocardiogram editing. However, a large number of patients arrive at the CT suite with irregular heart rates. We present a case in which we used a prospectively electrocardiogram-triggered axial-sequential scan mode with a novel arrhythmia protection algorithm to obtain motion-free, high-quality CCTA images at a low radiation dose.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Algorithms
  • Artifacts
  • Atrial Fibrillation / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cardiac-Gated Imaging Techniques / methods*
  • Coronary Angiography / methods*
  • Heart Rate
  • Humans
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*