New scan trick could sharpen images, cut dye dose for lung clots

NCT ID NCT07342374

Summary

This study tested a new way to time a CT scan used to find dangerous blood clots in the lungs. Researchers tried moving the spot where the scanner tracks the injected dye and using 40% less dye. The goal was to see if this method could still produce clear, high-quality images for doctors to make an accurate diagnosis.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Queen Elizabeth

    Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88200, Malaysia

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