The future
Faster rotation times
- Siemens S16 and Philips Mx8000 Infinite have 0.4 s rotation times for cardiac scanning. Toshiba Aquilion 16 due to get 0.4 s rotation time option
- Problems going faster due to data output rate, detector afterglow and mechanical stress
Scan speed function of rotation time and number of slices
- Fastest rotation times needed only in dynamic situations – cardiac and contrast scanning