Scan parameters
| Protocol | kV | Contrast and concentration(mg/ml) | Contrast volume (ml) | Table feed(mm/rotation) | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tube current (mA) is not given as this is controlled by in-built dose modulation software (Real EC, Toshiba Medical Systems, Tokyo, Japan). | |||||
| Chest (16-slice) | 120 | Niopam 300 | 90 | 23 | 23 |
| Aorta (16-slice) | 120 | Iomeron 400 | 100 | 23 | 23 |
| Chest (4-slice) | 120 | Niopam 300 | 90 | 11 | 5.5 |
| Aorta (4-slice) | 120 | Iomeron 400 | 100 | 11 | 5.5 |