Dual-Energy Computed Tomography in Cardiac Imaging

DECT offers a variety of reconstruction techniques for improved cardiac imaging. VMIs decrease artifacts improving coronary plaque and stent visualization. Further, contrast attenuation is increased allowing significant reduction of contrast dose. VNC reconstructions enable CAC scoring from contrast-enhanced scans. DECT provides advanced plaque imaging with detailed analysis of plaque components, indicating plaque stability. ECV assessment using DECT offers noninvasive detection of myocardial fibrosis.