3D printed testing aids for radiographic quality control
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12574
Abstract: Abstract Quality control testing of radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging systems requires positioning of test objects in the x‐ray beam in a precise and repeatable fashion. In this work we present several three‐dimensional (3D) printed testing… read more here.
Keywords: testing aids; quality control; tube; tube voltage ... See more keywords
Evaluation of BMI‐based tube voltage selection in CT colonography: A prospective comparison of low kV versus routine 120 kV protocol
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13955
Abstract: Abstract Aim To explore the value of individualized kVp selection based on the patient's body mass index (BMI, kg/m2) in CT colonography (CTC). Materials and Methods Seventy‐eight patients underwent two CTC scans: conventional 120 kVp… read more here.
Keywords: bmi based; colonography; group; tube voltage ... See more keywords
Risk‐minimizing tube current and tube voltage modulation for CT: A simulation study
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.18047
Abstract: The optimal tube voltage in clinical CT depends on the patient's attenuation and the imaging task. Although the patient's attenuation changes with view angle and longitudinal position of the X‐ray tube, the tube voltage remains… read more here.
Keywords: risk minimizing; minimizing tube; tube voltage; tube current ... See more keywords
Individualized coronary calcium scoring at any tube voltage using a kV-independent reconstruction algorithm
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-06951-1
Abstract: Purpose We prospectively investigate the feasibility of a patient specific automated tube voltage selection (ATVS)-based coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) protocol, using a kV-independent reconstruction algorithm, to achieve significant dose reductions while maintaining the overall… read more here.
Keywords: voltage; tube voltage; using independent; cacs ... See more keywords
Towards reference values of pericoronary adipose tissue attenuation: impact of coronary artery and tube voltage in coronary computed tomography angiography
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07069-0
Abstract: To determine normal pericoronary adipose tissue mean attenuation (PCATMA) values for left the anterior descending (LAD), left circumflex (LCX), and right coronary artery (RCA) in patients without plaques on coronary CT angiography (cCTA), taking into… read more here.
Keywords: tube voltage; rca; pcatma; ccta ... See more keywords
High-strength deep learning image reconstruction in coronary CT angiography at 70-kVp tube voltage significantly improves image quality and reduces both radiation and contrast doses
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-021-08424-5
Abstract: To explore the use of 70-kVp tube voltage combined with high-strength deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR-H) in reducing radiation and contrast doses in coronary CT angiography (CCTA) in patients with body mass index (BMI) read more here.
Keywords: image; kvp tube; radiation; tube voltage ... See more keywords
Low Tube Voltage and Iterative Model Reconstruction in Follow-up CT Angiography After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: Ultra-low Radiation Exposure and Contrast Medium Dose.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2017.11.001
Abstract: RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of reducing radiation exposure and contrast medium (CM) dose in follow-up computed tomography angiography (CTA) after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) using low tube voltage… read more here.
Keywords: low tube; tube; tube voltage; radiation exposure ... See more keywords
[P019] Optimized tube voltage setting for contrast of the mammogram films
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.06.347
Abstract: Purpose In analogue mammography, single-side emulsion mammographic films (s-s film) had been used. However, double-sided emulsion mammographic films (d-s film) were developed in 2010. The contrast of d-s films is higher than s-s films. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: image; tube voltage; contrast; breast ... See more keywords
Optimization of tube voltage in X-ray dark-field chest radiography
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-45256-2
Abstract: Grating-based X-ray dark-field imaging is a novel imaging modality which has been refined during the last decade. It exploits the wave-like behaviour of X-radiation and can nowadays be implemented with existing X-ray tubes used in… read more here.
Keywords: dark field; ray; field; tube voltage ... See more keywords
Energy dependence of the response of X-ray multimeter for radiation qualities in mammography
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-93485-5
Abstract: Ensuring comprehensive quality control of breast imaging systems involving ionizing radiation like mammography and tomosynthesis is crucial for high diagnostic confidence and maintaining an acceptable patient dose. This requires accurate dosimetric measurements, including air kerma,… read more here.
Keywords: tube voltage; anode filter; software;
The feasibility of low-concentration contrast and low tube voltage in computed tomography perfusion imaging: an animal study
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DOI: 10.1042/bsr20170977
Abstract: Aim: To investigate the feasibility of low-concentration contrast (270 mg/ml) together with low tube voltage (80 kV) and adaptive iterative dose reduction (AIDR)-3D reconstruction in liver computed tomography (CT) perfusion imaging. Method: A total of… read more here.
Keywords: low tube; concentration contrast; contrast; perfusion ... See more keywords