Fat volume measurements as a predictor of image noise in coronary computed tomography angiography

Image noise can negatively affect the overall quality of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between image noise and fat volumes in the chest wall. We also aimed to compare these with other patient-specific predictors of image n...

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Published in:Journal Of The Saudi Heart Association 2019-01, Vol.31 (1), p.32-40
Main Authors: Abazid, Rami M., Smettei, Osama A., Almeman, Ahmad, Sayed, Sawsan, Alsaqqa, Hanaa, Abdelmageed, Salma M., Alharbi, Fahad J., Alhabib, Abdullah M., Al-Mallah, Mouaz H.
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Language:English
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Body mass index
Body weight
Coronary computed tomography angiography
Fat volumes
Image noise
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Summary:Image noise can negatively affect the overall quality of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between image noise and fat volumes in the chest wall. We also aimed to compare these with other patient-specific predictors of image noise, such as body weight (BW) and body mass index (BMI). We undertook a cross-sectional, single-center study. A tube voltage of 100 kV was used for patients with BW 30 HU had significantly higher SFV (75 ± 33 vs. 51 ± 24, p 
ISSN:1016-7315
2212-5043
DOI:10.1016/j.jsha.2018.11.001