Low-dose 4D myocardial perfusion with x-ray micro-CT

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. P. Clark ◽  
C. T. Badea
Keyword(s):  
Low Dose ◽  
Micro Ct ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Oikawa ◽  
N. Mori ◽  
T. Katoh ◽  
Y. Harada ◽  
J. Miyahara ◽  
...  

The “Imaging Plate”(IP) is a highly sensitive image recording plate for X-ray radiography. It has been ascertained that the IP has superior properties and high practicability as an image recording material in a TEM. The sensitivity, one of the properties, is about 3 orders higher than that of conventional photo film. The IP is expected to be applied to low dose techniques. In this paper, an estimation of the quantum noise on the TEM image which appears in case of low electron dose on the IP is reported.In this experiment, the JEM-2000FX TEM and an IP having the same size as photo film were used.Figure 1 shows the schematic diagram of the total system including the TEM used in this experiment. In the reader, He-Ne laser light is scanned across the IP, then blue light is emitted from the IP.


Author(s):  
John A. Hunt ◽  
Richard D. Leapman ◽  
David B. Williams

Interactive MASI involves controlling the raster of a STEM or SEM probe to areas predefined byan integration mask which is formed by image processing, drawing or selecting regions manually. EELS, x-ray, or other spectra are then acquired while the probe is scanning over the areas defined by the integration mask. The technique has several advantages: (1) Low-dose spectra can be acquired by averaging the dose over a great many similar features. (2) MASI can eliminate the risks of spatial under- or over-sampling of multiple, complicated, and irregularly shaped objects. (3) MASI is an extremely rapid and convenient way to record spectra for routine analysis. The technique is performed as follows:Acquire reference imageOptionally blank beam for beam-sensitive specimensUse image processor to select integration mask from reference imageCalculate scanning path for probeUnblank probe (if blanked)Correct for specimen drift since reference image acquisition


Author(s):  
T.W. Jeng ◽  
W. Chiu

With the advances in preparing biological materials in a thin and highly ordered form, and in maintaining them hydrated under vacuum, electron crystallography has become an important tool for biological structure investigation at high resolution (1,2). However, the electron radiation damage would limit the capability of recording reflections with low intensities in an electron diffraction pattern. It has been demonstrated that the use of a low temperature stage can reduce the radiation damage effect and that one can expose the specimen with a higher dose in order to increase the signal contrast (3). A further improvement can be made by selecting a proper photographic emulsion. The primary factors in evaluating the suitability of photographic emulsion for recording low dose diffraction patterns are speed, fog level, electron response at low electron exposure, linearity, and usable range of exposure. We have compared these factors with three photographic emulsions including Kodak electron microscopic plate (EMP), Industrex AA x-ray film (AA x-ray) and Kodak nuclear track film (NTB3).


2021 ◽  
pp. 2004391
Author(s):  
Youbin Li ◽  
Mingyang Jiang ◽  
Zhiming Deng ◽  
Songjun Zeng ◽  
Jianhua Hao
Keyword(s):  
Low Dose ◽  
X Ray ◽  

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (S1) ◽  
pp. 2944-2945
Author(s):  
Jan Dewanckele ◽  
Frederik Coppens ◽  
Wesley De Boever ◽  
Marijn Boone ◽  
Luke Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Micro Ct ◽  

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amara Khan ◽  
Andrea Markus ◽  
Thomas Rittmann ◽  
Jonas Albers ◽  
Frauke Alves ◽  
...  

AbstractX-ray based lung function (XLF) as a planar method uses dramatically less X-ray dose than computed tomography (CT) but so far lacked the ability to relate its parameters to pulmonary air volume. The purpose of this study was to calibrate the functional constituents of XLF that are biomedically decipherable and directly comparable to that of micro-CT and whole-body plethysmography (WBP). Here, we developed a unique set-up for simultaneous assessment of lung function and volume using XLF, micro-CT and WBP on healthy mice. Our results reveal a strong correlation of lung volumes obtained from radiographic XLF and micro-CT and demonstrate that XLF is superior to WBP in sensitivity and precision to assess lung volumes. Importantly, XLF measurement uses only a fraction of the radiation dose and acquisition time required for CT. Therefore, the redefined XLF approach is a promising tool for preclinical longitudinal studies with a substantial potential of clinical translation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1034-1035
Author(s):  
Jan Dewanckele ◽  
Wesley De Boever ◽  
Andreas Grießer ◽  
Yanhong Wang ◽  
Fangli Meng
Keyword(s):  
Micro Ct ◽  
X Ray ◽  

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