64 Slice MDCT Protocols: Cardiac

Specific anatomic region

Cardiac

Application

Calcium scoring sequence

Author

Elliot K Fishman, MD

Reference Source

JHU Protocol

Scanner Used

Siemens Sensation 64

KV/Effective mAs/ Rotation time (sec)

120/ 200 / .36

Detector Collimation (mm)

.6

Slice thickness (mm)

3mm

Pitch

18mm

Kernel

B25 smooth + +

Reconstruction interval

3mm

Image order (acquisition)

Cr-ca

Oral contrast

N/A

IV contrast volume and type

N/A

Injection rate

N/A

Scan delay (sec)

N/A

3D technique used

N/A

Comment: Calcium scoring is then done with scores using Agaston, equivalant mass, and volume (mm3) provided.