Eggl, E. et al. Mono-Energy Coronary Angiography with a Compact Synchrotron Source. Nature Publishing Group 1–7 (2017) [http://doi.org/10.1038/srep42211]
Purpose: Here we present a quantitative analysis of the benefits a compact synchrotron source can offer in coronary angiography. Simulated projection data from quasi-mono-energetic and conventional x-ray tube spectra is used for a CNR comparison
MuCLS angiography image. (a) Photograph of the sample in waterbath. (b) Empty image of full MuCLS beam. (c) Quasi-mono-energetic angiography image of a porcine heart acquired at the MuCLS, with iodine-based contrast agent injected into the le coronary artery. Visible are the le anterior descending artery (LAD) and the le circum ex artery (LCX).