基本説明
診断モダリティ別に心疾患の迅速で確実な診断への道筋を示す五部作の一冊。
Full Description
Principles of Cardiac and Vascular Computed Tomography has everything you need to successfully obtain and interpret CT and CTA images. Stuart J. Hutchison-a premier cardiac imaging specialist-explains the dos and don'ts of CCT so you get the best images and avoid artifacts. Clinically oriented, practical information is presented in a consistent format that ensures finding everything is quick and easy, while high-quality images and online access combine to make this the one cardiovascular computed tomography resource that has it all.Access the fully searchable contents online at Expert Consult, along with an image library and videos of CTA procedures.Focused, clinically oriented, and practical information ensures you're equipped with the coverage that you need-from evidence-based CTA to determination of coronary calcium to noncoronary lesions.Instructions on how to and how not to perform cardiovascular computed tomography allow you to obtain the best image quality and avoid artifacts.High-quality images-many in color-reinforce the text and provide a clear visual understanding.Numerous tables with useful values and settings help you master probe settings and measurements.A consistent format makes for quick and easy reference.Be part of the break-through and move forward with confidence!
Contents
1 Introduction 2 Overview of the Process, Exclusions and Risks, and Preparation 3 Radiation and Radiation Risk 4 Contrast Enhancement 5 Noise and Artifacts 6 CT Coronary Angiography 7 CTA Assessment of Coronary Artery Stents 8 CTA Assessment of Saphenous Vein Grafts and Internal Thoracic (Mammary) Arteries 9 Coronary Artery Anomalies of Origin and Course 10 Coronary Artery Anomalies of Termination: Fistulae and Arteriovenous Malformations 11 Coronary Artery Aneurysms 12 Coronary Artery Dissections 13 Coronary Ostial and Left Main Stem Lesions, Spasm, and Thrombus 14 Determination of Coronary Calcium 15 Pericardial Diseases 16 Assessment of Native Cardiac Valves 17 Assessment of Prosthetic Heart Valves 18 Assessment of Infective Endocarditis and Valvular Tumors 19 Assessment of Left Ventricular Function, Infarction, Perfusion, and Viability 20 Assessment of Left Ventricular Structural Abnormalities 21 Myopathies 22 Electrophysiologic Applications of Cardiac CT 23 Cardiac and Paracardiac Masses 24 Simple Congenital Heart Disease 25 Assessment of Complex and Repaired Congenital Heart Disease 26 Aortic Diseases 27 Assessment of Peripheral Vascular Diseases 28 Pulmonary Embolism and Other Pulmonary Artery Lesions 29 Caval Anatomy: Variants and Lesions 30 Noncoronary/Noncardiac Lesions
