Table 2 Comparison of technical challenges of imaging modalities
Imaging modality | Susceptibility to artefacts | Small-vessel assessment | User dependency | Need for ECG gating | Need for sedation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CT | Medium | Medium | Low | Yes | No |
MRI | Medium | Low | High | Yes | No |
PET | High | Low | Low | Yes | No |
SPECT | High | Low | Low | Yes | No |
ICA | Low | High | Medium | No | Yes, conscious sedation possible |
IVUS | Medium | Medium | High | No | Yes, conscious sedation possible |
OCT | Medium | Medium | High | No | Yes, conscious sedation possible |
