Imaging control method for X-ray CT apparatus

摘要

The present invention provides an imaging control method, which allows cardiac imaging of better quality to be obtained and an X-ray CT apparatus suitable for such imaging control. In order to control the start timing of the imaging by an X-ray CT apparatus, the method comprises computing the heart rate of the subject, and starting the imaging when the heart rate is stably settled. The heart rate computation is conducted on the heartbeats during the breath holding period. The start of imaging is automatic or manual when the heart rate stability is well fallen within the tolerance. The manual start of imaging is based on the indication that the heart rate stability is fallen within the tolerance. The manual start may also be based on the indication of the heartbeats or the transition of heart rate stability.