Operating instructions

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syngo Calcium Scoring
CaScore037s
Indications:
This is a spiral scanning protocol, using an ECG gating
technique and a rotation time of 0.37 s for coronary
calcium scoring studies.
A typical scan range of 15 cm will be covered in
10.13 sec.
Topogram:
AP, 512 mm.
From the carina to
the apex of the heart.
* depends on heart rate
CaSc
kV 120
Effective mAs/
Quality ref. mAs
170
Rotation Time 0.37 sec.
Acquisition 16 x 1.5 mm
Slice collimation 1.5 mm
Slice width 3.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 6.0 mm
Pitch Factor 0.25
Increment 1.5 mm
Kernel B35f
Temp. resolution* up to 94 ms
CTDI
Vol
11.9 mGy
Effective dose Male: 3.93 mSv
Female: 4.94 mSv