Minimizing contrast agent dosage in CT angiography using a saline chaser with a low trigger threshold

The combination of saline chaser strategy with low-threshold triggering in CTA imaging proves a viable approach, significantly curtailing the utilization of iodinated contrast agents, and superior vena cava artefacts.

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Frontiers in Radiology
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2026-01-26
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fradi.2025.1709609
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Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
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Minimizing contrast agent dosage in CT angiography using a saline chaser with a low trigger threshold

Xunhua Wu, Xiaoli Zhu, Linghan Li
Frontiers in Radiology
Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
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Minimizing contrast agent dosage in CT angiography using a saline chaser with a low trigger threshold

Xunhua Wu, Xiaoli Zhu, Linghan Li
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Abstract

The combination of saline chaser strategy with low-threshold triggering in CTA imaging proves a viable approach, significantly curtailing the utilization of iodinated contrast agents, and superior vena cava artefacts.

Frontiers in RadiologyVol. 5
Central South University (CN), Ealing Hospital (GB), Xiangya Hospital Central South University (CN), The Eighth Hospital of Xi'an (CN)
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