Method for imaging plaque using dual energy CT

Details Method for imaging plaque using dual energy CT Method for imaging plaque using dual energy CT

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Glick, Edward J (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

C378S098110, C378S098120, C382S130000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08009793

ABSTRACT:
Two x-ray CT images are acquired of arterial plaque using x-rays at two different energy levels. The reconstructed images are normalized by adjusting pixel brightness until pixels depicting a region containing calcium have substantially the same brightness. The normalized images are subtracted to produce an image that depicts iron in the arterial plaque.

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