Computed Tomography

The improved resolution offered by photon-counting technology is a game changer for neurologists at Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, says lead researcher Professor Aad van der Lugt.

A 63-year-old male patient, who had had PCR and stenting 7 years ago, returned to the hospital complaining of dyspnea during exertion. A coronary CTA was requested to assess the stent patency and to rule out coronary stenosis.

A 53-year-old male patient, suffering from tiredness, nausea, vomiting and shortness of breath, presented himself to the emergency department. The patient had a known history of arterial hypertension. A CT angiography (CTA) was requested for evaluation.

A 34-year-old male patient accidentally injured his left forearm while chopping wood. Two weeks later, a small bulge appeared at the site of the wound and progressively grew. He was admitted to the hospital for further treatment. A CT angiography examination was requested for preoperative evaluation.