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‹ Fri · 8 May 2026
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Single-session photon-counting CT protocol for simultaneous screening of coronary and carotid artery disease and lung pathology

One efficient imaging scan can simultaneously screen for heart disease, stroke risk, and lung cancer while keeping radiation exposure low.

The ACTA screening study interim analysis (n=172) demonstrates that a single photon-counting CT session can simultaneously and safely screen high-risk adults for coronary artery disease, carotid plaques, and lung pathology (Lung-RADS 3-4 in 9%) with acceptable radiation dose; actionable findings triggered invasive coronary angiography in 5% and structured follow-up pathways. This multi-disease screening approach may improve efficiency of cardiovascular-oncologic preventive imaging.

What the study was

Study design
Ongoing screening study (ACTA), interim analysis (n=172)
Population
High-risk asymptomatic adults aged 45-75 (diabetes ≥10yr, smokers, Framingham ≥10%); n=172 completed PCCT
Sample size
172
Category
Diagnostics
Maturity
Exploratory
Journal
European Heart Journal - Imaging Methods and Practice

Why it surfaced

Novel single-session PCCT multi-disease screening tool; interim feasibility data; touches cardiometabolic + early cancer detection watchlist intersection.

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