Full Description
Cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) has rapidly become an important imaging tool in cardiology, and is now a compulsory component of the core curriculum for cardiology in UK and Europe. It is a complex imaging modality, however, with many aspects to master: CT theory, image acquisition and analysis, interpretation and reporting. This practical handbook is therefore essential reading for both training and reference for all cardiovascular CT users, includingcardiologists, radiologists and radiographers, providing practical guidance on performing, analysing and interpreting cardiovascular CT scans in an accessible format.
Contents
1. Development of cardiovascular CT ; 2. Scanner components ; 3. Technical principles of cardiovascular CT ; 4. Beyond 64-slice CT ; 5. Radiation physics, biology and protection ; 6. Practical aspects ; 7. Intravenous contrast media ; 8. Scan protocols ; 9. Difficult scenarios ; 10. Image reconstructing and processing ; 11. Sources of artefact ; 12. Cross-sectional anatomy of the thorax ; 13. The coronary arteries and cardiac veins ; 14. Imaging atherosclerotic plaque ; 15. Coronary stent imaging ; 16. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) imaging ; 17. Evaluation of ventricular and atrial function ; 18. Ventricular pathology ; 19. Evaluation of myocardial scarring and perfusion ; 20. Evaluation of the left atrium and pulmonary veins ; 21. Valve imaging ; 22. Pericardial disease ; 23. Congenital heart disease ; 24. Non-cardiac findings on CCT ; 25. Thoracic aortic imaging ; 26. Pulmonary artery imaging ; 27. Combined multi-vessel angiography ; 28. Peripheral arterial imaging ; 29. Systemic veins ; 30. Guidelines, accreditation and certification ; 31. Comparison of multimodality imaging
