The Fundamentals: Imaging Systems: Computed Tomography (CT)

Computed Tomography (CT)

This module is designed to provide a basic understanding of how CT systems create images, and how these systems can be used to guide interventions. 

Module Components

Interactive Activity:

  • Computed Tomography (CT)

Articles:

  • Best Practices Guidelines for CT-Guided Interventional Procedures by Jones K, Dixon RG, Collins JD, Walser EM and Nikolic B.
  • Increasing Role of Dual-Energy CT in Noninvasive Vascular Imaging by Hagspiel KD.
  • Dynamic Volumetric CT Angiography for the Detection and Classification of Endoleaks: Application of Cine Imaging Using a 320-Row CT Scanner with 16-cm Detectors by Koike Y, Ishida K, Hase S, Kobayashi Y, Nishimura J, Yamasaki M, and Hosaka N.

Expected completion time: 3 hours

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the basic principles of CT image acquisition and reconstruction.
  • Understand determinants of image quality in CT and how they can be manipulated to alter image quality.
  • Understand the basics of radiation dose in CT.
  • Describe several special CT techniques that play a role in interventional radiology.

Course summary

Course opens: 
07/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2030
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
The Fundamentals: Imaging Systems

Module Developers:

  • Yousuf Qaseem, MD - University of California, San Diego
  • John Do, MD - University of California, San Diego
  • Justin Greene, MD - University of California, San Diego

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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