Video X-Ray Progressive Scanning: New Technique for Decreasing X-Ray Exposure Without Decreasing Image Quality During Cardiac Catheterization

DAVID R. HOLMES, ALFRED A. BOVE, MERRILL A. WONDROW, JOEL E. GRAY

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Abstract

A newly developed video x-ray progressive scanning system improves image quality, decreases radiation exposure, and can be added to any pulsed fluoroscopic x-ray system using a video display without major system modifications. With use of progressive video scanning, the radiation entrance exposure rate measured with a vascular phantom was decreased by 32 to 53% in comparison with a conventional fluoroscopic x-ray system. In addition to this substantial decrease in radiation exposure, the quality of the image was improved because of less motion blur and artifact. Progressive video scanning has the potential for widespread application to all pulsed fluoroscopic x-ray systems. Use of this technique should make cardiac catheterization procedures and all other fluoroscopic procedures safer for the patient and the involved medical and paramedical staff.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)321-326
Number of pages6
JournalMayo Clinic proceedings
Volume61
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1986

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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