Table 4 Shows patient distribution and indications for the delayed enhancement with Cardiac CT (AICD = Implantable cardiac defibrillator, MDE = Myocardial Delayed Enhancement)
From: Clinical experiences of delayed contrast enhancement with cardiac computed tomography: case series
AICD / Pacemaker | 8 | 5 |
Non diagnostic/ inconclusive cardiac MRI | 1 | 2 |
Patient discomfort/Claustrophobia | 0 | 1 |
Contrast contraindication (Gadolinium) | 0 | 1 |