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ReviewCardiovascular and interventional radiology2026

The Applications of Spectral CT in Interventional Radiology: Innovations in Diagnosis and Intra-procedural Guidance.

Milin Patel, Moaz M Choudhary, Patrick D Sutphin, Sanjeeva P Kalva

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Review in Cardiovascular and interventional radiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Milin PatelFaculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, K1H 8L1, Canada. mpate181@uottawa.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-3240-5590
Moaz M ChoudharyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
Patrick D SutphinUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
Sanjeeva P KalvaUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis review explores the clinical utility of spectral CT in interventional radiology (IR), including applications in pre-procedural planning, intra-procedural guidance, and post-procedural evaluation.

methodsA narrative review was conducted exploring the use of spectral CT in IR, examining its applications across the clinical workflow.

resultsSpectral CT demonstrates strong potential to enhance diagnostic precision and procedural safety in IR practice.

conclusionSpectral computed tomography (CT) is an emerging imaging modality that offers numerous benefits including enhanced tissue characterization, improved lesion detection, and artifact reduction compared to conventional CT. Future implications of this modality include integration of artificial intelligence, photon-counting technology, and integration into clinical workflows.

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Radiography, InterventionalRadiology, InterventionalTomography, X-Ray ComputedHumansWorkflowDual energy CTInterventional radiologyIR applicationsSpectral CT

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