Photon-Counting CT in Vascular Imaging: Redefining Precision in Vascular Diagnosis
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 75
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Computed Tomography (CT) has evolved into a critical multidisciplinary imaging modality in clinical diagnostics, capable of providing anatomical structural information with submillimeter spatial resolution while enabling functional assessment and surgical navigation through multiphase dynamic contrast-enhanced scanning and three-dimensional volume reconstruction techniques.
Photon-counting CT (PCCT), as the latest advancement in CT technology, has achieved revolutionary improvements in spatial resolution and material discrimination thanks to its direct photon detection and energy-resolving capabilities while significantly reducing radiation dose. In vascular imaging applications, PCCT allows precise characterization of vascular plaque composition, accurate evaluation of stenosis, and stent patency. These capabilities position PCCT as a powerful tool for early disease detection and tailored treatment strategies.
With further integration of artificial intelligence and advancements in dynamic perfusion imaging, PCCT may emerge as the reference standard for precision management of vascular disorders.
Dr. Yousef Shahin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photon-counting CT
- vascular imaging
- coronary artery disease
- arteriovenous malformations
- peripheral artery disease
- artificial intelligence
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