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Congress: ECR25
Poster Number: C-25258
Type: Poster: EPOS Radiologist (scientific)
Authorblock: D. Driulini, J. Pfeifer, K. Altmeyer, C. Grund, A. Bücker, H. Abdul-Khaliq, P. Fries; Homburg/DE
Disclosures:
Deborah Driulini: Nothing to disclose
Jochen Pfeifer: Nothing to disclose
Katrin Altmeyer: Nothing to disclose
Caroline Grund: Nothing to disclose
Arno Bücker: Nothing to disclose
Hashim Abdul-Khaliq: Nothing to disclose
Peter Fries: Nothing to disclose
Keywords: Cardiovascular system, CT-Angiography, Diagnostic procedure, Congenital
Purpose

Computed tomography angiography (CTA) in combination with ECG synchronization is an established technique for the workup of different cardiac diseases, in particular coronary artery disease.

With the advent of modern CT technology including automated radiation exposure control, low kV-scanning and more sensitive detectors the application of CTA in children with acquired or congenital heart disease (CHD) has recently gained more and more importance.

While the evaluation of different CT acquisition techniques in children with CHD was a topic of research, data regarding the most suitable approach of contrast medium application for CTA in pediatric patients is scarce.

The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze image quality of thoracic CTAs using automated power injection in combination with bolus tracking (PI+BT) compared with CTAs after manual contrast agent injection (ManInj) in children with congenital heart disease (CHD).
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