SmartCT Dual Phase Cerebral
Neuro imaging technology
SmartCT Dual Phase Cerebral
Neuro imaging technology
The Dual Phase Cerebral acquisition offers two consecutive contrast-enhanced cone beam CT scans of the brain. In the case of a stroke patient with a suspected large vessel occlusion, this type of acquisition allows identification of the vessel occlusion in the first phase, and the presence of collateral vessels in the second phase. This acquisition can be done with an intra-arterial as well as with intravenous contrast injection.
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Features
Early- and late-phase contrast- enhanced CBCT to visualize large vessel occlusion
In the case of a stroke patient with a suspected large vessel occlusion, this type of acquisition allows identification of the vessel occlusion in the first phase, and the presence of collateral vessels in the second phase. Dual Phase CBCT is an increasingly used application for stroke diagnosis. A non-contrast CBCT aids detection of early ischemic changes. With CBCT Dual Phase Cerebral, an early phase image helps to identify the proximal occlusion, while the late phase supports the detection of collaterals, using a single contrast injection[4].
Bolus watch functionality to monitor contrast and start the CBCT acquisition at the right time
In the case of an intravenous contrast injection, the bolus watch functionality uses a special mode of fluoroscopy to visualize the progress of contrast media through the vasculature. In this way the cone beam CT (CBCT) acquisition can be started at the right time when the contrast reaches the brain vasculature. Once acquired, the two CBCT volumes automatically open side by side or are overlaid in SmartCT Dual Viewer.
Isocentering tool to aid with accurate positioning of the patient’s head
Acquisition guidance also assists with the correct isocentering of the patient’s head. In this step, the software detects the position of the head from a fluoroscopy image and suggests how to move the table to position the head in the isocenter of the rotation.
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