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Recommended Compression Ratios for each Modality and Anatomical Area Investigated
| Anatomical Region | CR/DR | CT | US | MR | NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angio | 10–15 | 16–24 | |||
| Body | 20–30 | JPEG 10–15J2K 10 | 8–12 | 16–24 | 9–11 |
| Breast | 15–25 | 8–12 | 16–24 | ||
| Chest | 20–30 | 10–15 | |||
| MSK | JPEG 20–30J2K 20 | 10–15 | 8–12 | 16–24 | |
| Neuro | JPEG 8–12J2K 8 | 16–24 | |||
| Pediatrics | 20–30 | 10–15 | 8–12 | 16–24 | 9–11 |
