Cardiac Ct Imaging, Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease with CDROM Matthew J. Budoff, Editor Jerold S. Shinbane Edited by Jerold S. Shinbane Edited by Stephan Achenbach

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. 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 coronary arteries, myocardium, carotid, renal and peripheral arteries, pulmonary veins, 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, Cardiac CT Imaging: Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease collates all relevant imaging findings of the use of cardiovascular 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. Separate chapters outline vascular applications. 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. All modalities, from early conventional scanners to 64 detector CT scanners, are discussed. Computed Tomography....Pages 1-18 Methodology for Image Acquisition....Pages 19-25 Cardiac Anatomy by CT....Pages 27-40 Interpreting CT Angiography: Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Techniques....Pages 41-66 Assessment of Cardiac Structure and Function by X-ray Computed Tomography....Pages 67-79 Assessment of Cardiovascular Calcium: Interpretation and Relevance of Calcium Scoring Relationship to Lipids and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors....Pages 81-96 Natural History and Impact of Interventions on Coronary Calcium....Pages 97-106 Extra-Coronary Calcium....Pages 107-122 CT Coronary Angiography....Pages 123-133 Coronary Angiography after Revascularization....Pages 135-145 An Interventionalist’s Perspective: Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease by CT Imaging....Pages 147-163 CT Imaging of Non-calcific Atherosclerotic Plaque with Cardiac Computed Tomography....Pages 165-171 Peripheral Angiography....Pages 173-190 Aortic, Renal, and Carotid CT Angiography....Pages 191-203 Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Overview of Clinical Applications....Pages 205-220 Congenital Heart Disease and Computed Tomography....Pages 221-238 Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac Computed Tomography in Assessment of Patients with Known or Suspected Chronic Coronary Artery Disease....Pages 239-259 CT Imaging: Cardiac Electrophysiology Applications....Pages 261-274 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 Imaging. As Increasing Numbers Have Access To Cardiac Ct Scanners, This Book Provides All The Relevant Information On This Modality. A Cd-rom Is Included Containing A Large Number Of Cardiac Ct Images And Videos, Providing The Reader With A Dynam. Matthew J. Budoff And Jerold S. Shinbane, Editors ; Associate Editors, Stephan Achenbach, Paolo Raggi, And John A. Rumberger. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. System Requirement: Windows 98/me/2000/xp. CT is an accurate technique for assessing cardiac structure and function. This book collates the knowledge of cardiac CT and presents it in a practical format, suitable for both cardiologists and radiologists. A CD-ROM is included containing a large number of cardiac CT images and videos, providing the reader with a primer in cardiac CT diagnosis