Achieving Low Radiation Dose in “One-Stop” Myocardial Computed Tomography Perfusion Imaging in Coronary Artery Disease Using 16-cm Wide Detector CT

Rationale and Objectives To investigate the feasibility of “one-stop” myocardial computed tomography perfusion (CTP) imaging (combined anatomy, perfusion, and function) in coronary artery disease using 16-cm wide detector CT, compared to conventional coronary CT angiography (CCTA). Materials and Methods 442 patients with suspected coronary artery disease were randomly divided into two groups. Patients in group A underwent “one-stop” CTP, whereas group B underwent conventional CCTA. Image quality of CT images was assessed. Radiation and contrast medium doses and scan time of the two groups were recorded. Group A was further divided into four subgroups according to the degree of coronary artery stenosis, for which transmural perfusion ratio (TPR) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) were measured. Results Scan time was 73.1 ± 7.3 (s) longer in group A than in group B with 11.7% reduction of radiation dose (p Conclusion Compared to conventional CCTA, our new developed “one-stop” CTP may provide more comprehensive information on myocardial perfusion, coronary artery stenosis, and LV cardiac function with reduced radiation and contrast medium doses.