Utility of dual energy CT in differentiating clot in acute ischemic stroke.

Theeraphol PanyapingNuchsarang UdomkaewkanjanaJesada Keandoungchun

Published in: The neuroradiology journal (2022)

DECT could help differentiate between RBC-rich and RBC-poor thrombi by using CT attenuation values in non-contrast phase at lower energy levels (40-80 KeV).

Keyphrases

dual energy
contrast enhanced
computed tomography
image quality
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance
red blood cell