BookMatthew J. Budoff, Jerold S. Shinbane, editors.
Summary: CT has long been considered an accurate technique in the assessment of cardiac structure and function, but advances in computing power and scanning technology have resulted in its increasing popularity. This book collates all relevant imaging findings of the use of cardiac CT and presents them in a relevant and practical manner.
Contents:
Computed tomography: overview
Cardiovascular computed tomography: current and future scanning system design
Radiation safety: radiation dosimetry and CT dose reduction techniques
Assessment of cardiovascular calcium: interpretation, prognostic value, and relationship to lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors
Natural history and impact of interventions on coronary calcium
The aorta and great vessels
Methodology for CCTA image acquisition
Postprocessing and reconstruction techniques for the coronary arteries
Coronary CT angiography: native vessels
Coronary angiography after revascularization
Assessment of cardiac structure and function by computed tomography angiography
Perfusion and delayed enhancement imaging
Pericardial/myocardial disease processes
Computed tomography evaluation in valvular heart disease
Assessment of cardiac and thoracic masses
CT angiography of the peripheral arteries
Aortic, renal, and carotid CT angiography
Assessment of pulmonary vascular disease
Comparative use of radionuclide stress testing, coronary artery calcium scanning, and noninvasive coronary angiography for diagnostic and prognostic cardiac assessment
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging: overview of clinical applications
Computed tomographic angiography in the assessment of congenital heart disease
CT imaging: cardiac electrophysiology applications
An interventionalist's perspective: diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases
CCTA: cardiothoracic surgery applications
Orientation and approach to cardiovascular images.