Machines Suitable for CT Perfusion (CTP), WHICH MACHINE IS SUTABLE FOR CT PERFUSION, Software Required.

✅ Machines Suitable for CT Perfusion (CTP):

• Multi-detector CT (MDCT) scanners with at least 64-slice are recommended (because perfusion needs fast, repeated acquisitions).

• Best suited:

  • 128-slice and above scanners (e.g., 128, 256, 320 slice) → allow whole-brain perfusion coverage.

  • Examples:

    • Siemens SOMATOM Definition, Drive, Force

    • GE Revolution, Discovery CT750 HD

    • Philips Ingenuity, iCT, Incisive

    • Canon (Toshiba) Aquilion ONE → excellent for whole-brain perfusion with 320-detector rows.

✅ Software Required:

• Most CT vendors provide dedicated perfusion analysis packages integrated in their workstation or PACS.

Examples:

• Siemens: syngo.via Neuro Perfusion, syngo Neuro PBV.

• GE Healthcare: BrainWave (CT Perfusion), Advantage Workstation (AW) Perfusion.

• Philips: IntelliSpace Portal – Brain Perfusion.

• Canon (Toshiba): Vitrea or Aquilion ONE perfusion package.

• Third-party software:

  • Oleasphere (Olea Medical)

  • MIM Software Neuro

  • Brainlab Elements

✅ Clinical Tip:

• 64-slice CT → can do perfusion but coverage is limited (usually 4–8 cm of brain).

• 256/320-slice CT → best for whole-brain perfusion, now standard for stroke imaging.