• DocumentCode
    897651
  • Title

    Implementation of Digital Subtraction Angiography with a Synchrotron X-Ray Beam

  • Author

    Zeman, H.D. ; Hughes, E.B. ; Campbell, L.E. ; Hofstadter, R. ; Kirk, R.L. ; Krolicki, T.J. ; Rolfe, J. ; Stone, J.P. ; Wilson, S. ; Rubenstein, E. ; Thompson, A.C. ; Walton, J.T.

  • Author_Institution
    Department of Physics and Hansen Laboratories of Physics Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305
  • Volume
    29
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    1982
  • Firstpage
    441
  • Lastpage
    446
  • Abstract
    The intense synchrotron radiation produced by wiggler magnets at electron storage rings provides a new source of x-rays highly suited to iodine K-edge digital subtraction angiography. The monochromaticity and tunability provide maximum sensitivity to intraarterial iodine and virtually eliminate contrast due to soft tissue and bone. Visualization of arteries, in particular the coronary arteries, by peripheral venous injection is possible. A system design, based on tests already performed, is presented.
  • Keywords
    Angiography; Arteries; Biological tissues; Bones; Electrons; Storage rings; Synchrotron radiation; System testing; Undulators; Visualization;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0018-9499
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/TNS.1982.4335883
  • Filename
    4335883
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=897651