Modulating X-ray radiation dose in CT scan

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PATENT NO 9877695
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14945441

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A method for modulating x-ray radiation dose in CT scan is disclosed. The method may include: acquiring x-ray attenuation information of each Z position within a planned scanning sequence for a scan region of a subject from data of a finished scanning sequence for the subject; and then, based on the acquired x-ray attenuation information, performing dose modulation with respect to the XY scanning profile at each Z position within the planned scanning sequence. The finished scanning sequence can be an axial and/or helical scanning sequence for a scan region wholly or partially same as the scan region and has been performed earlier. The Z position may include a position in Z direction extending from head to foot of the subject or conversely. The XY scanning profile may include a scanning profile of the subject which is vertical to Z direction.

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NEUSOFT MEDICAL SYSTEMS CO LTDHUNNAN DISTRICT SHENYANG LIAONING 110167

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Lou, Shanshan Shenyang, CN 48 133
Pang, Ling Shenyang, CN 19 60
Ren, Liang Shenyang, CN 23 25

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