CT Imaging: Practical Physics, Artifacts, and Pitfalls , 2013 Original PDF

Medical imaging now mostly relies on CT imaging. Although this technology is established after 30 years, the developments over the years have given it amazing possibilities, and new applications are always being developed. In this book, Alex Mamourian explains the basics of CT imaging using early CT technology. He then builds on that foundation to illustrate how advancements like the slip-ring and multidetector arrays enable quick, high-resolution imaging. This book addresses the problems and artifacts that will be present in clinical practice, as well as sophisticated applications like dual-source dual-energy CT scanning and CT heart imaging. The book also has chapters on the terminology of radiation exposure and dose reduction techniques, both of which are crucial for optimal