Table 4:

Results of each dynamic process and animal model comparing the time measured using 30-fps projection acquisition and visualization in dynamic 4D datasets after image reconstruction

Dynamic Process Being MonitoredAnatomic Location and Flow PatternActual Time from Projection Data, 30 fps (sec)Animal ModelVisualization in Dynamic 4D Datasets (gantry rotation time = 5 sec)
Cerebral circulationCommon carotid artery to internal jugular vein15Macaca sylvanusYes
Cerebral circulationCommon carotid artery to internal jugular vein12.3–13.3NZW rabbitYes
SSS modelAnomalous circulation5–7.5NZW rabbitYes
Pulmonary circulationIVC to aorta,5.3NZW rabbitYes
right heart to left heart,3NZW rabbitYes
tail vein to heart,2–3Mus musculusYes
heart to abdominal aorta,2–3Mus musculusYes
IVC to right heart2.3NZW rabbitYes
Pulmonary circulationRight heart to left heart,<2Mus musculusNo
left heart to common carotid artery,1.33NZW rabbitNo
tail vein to IVC,<1Mus musculusNo
IVC to right heart,<1Mus musculusNo
left heart chamber to aorta<1Mus musculusNo