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. It is particularly useful in evaluating the myocardium, coronary arteries, pulmonary veins, thoracic aorta, pericardium, and cardiac masses, such as thrombus of the left atrial appendage. Given this wide array of possible diagnoses and the speed at which scans can be performed, it is becoming even more attractive as an advanced, cost-effective and integral part of patient evaluation. Given this growing importance to the practising cardiologist worldwide, this book collates all relevant imaging findings of the use of cardiac CT and presents them in a clinically relevant and practical manner appropriate for residents and fellows in both cardiology and radiology. The images have been supplied by an internationally renowned set of contributing authors and represent the full spectrum of cardiac CT imaging. As ever increasing numbers of clinicians have access to cardiac CT scanners, this book provides all the relevant information to those wanting to diagnose patients using this modality.

Zusammenfassung

CT is an accurate technique for assessing cardiac structure and function, but advances in computing power and scanning technology have resulted in increased popularity. It is useful in evaluating the myocardium, coronary arteries, pulmonary veins, thoracic aorta, pericardium, and cardiac masses; because of this and the speed at which scans can be performed, CT is even more attractive as a cost-effective and integral part of patient evaluation. This book collates all the current knowledge of cardiac CT and presents it in a clinically relevant and practical format appropriate for both cardiologists and radiologists. The images have been supplied by an experienced set of contributing authors and represent the full spectrum of cardiac CT. As increasing numbers have access to cardiac CT scanners, this book provides all the relevant information on this modality.

Inhalt
Computed Tomography.- Methodology for Image Acquisition.- Cardiac Anatomy by CT.- Interpreting CT Angiography: Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Techniques.- Assessment of Cardiac Structure and Function by X-ray Computed Tomography.- Assessment of Cardiovascular Calcium: Interpretation and Relevance of Calcium Scoring Relationship to Lipids and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors.- Natural History and Impact of Interventions on Coronary Calcium.- Extra-Coronary Calcium.- CT Coronary Angiography.- Coronary Angiography after Revascularization.- An Interventionalist's Perspective: Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease by CT Imaging.- CT Imaging of Non-calcific Atherosclerotic Plaque with Cardiac Computed Tomography.- Peripheral Angiography.- Aortic, Renal, and Carotid CT Angiography.- Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Overview of Clinical Applications.- Congenital Heart Disease and Computed Tomography.- Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac Computed Tomography in Assessment of Patients with Known or Suspected Chronic Coronary Artery Disease.- CT Imaging: Cardiac Electrophysiology Applications.