Multi-slice and Dual-source CT in Cardiac Imaging

This book discusses the state-of-the-art developments in multi-slice CT for cardiac imaging. It covers all aspects of this technology, from the technical fundamentals and image evaluation all the way to clinical indications and protocol recommendations. This fully reworked second edition draws on the most recent clinical experience obtained with 16- and 64-slice CT scanners by world-leading experts from Europe and the United States. It also includes hands-on experience in the form of 10 representative clinical case studies, which are included on the accompanying CD-ROM. As a further highlight, the latest results of the very recently introduced dual-source CT, which may soon represent the CT technology of choice for cardiac applications, are presented. This book will make a significant contribution to the education of radiologists, cardiologists, technologists, and physicists - whether newcomers, experienced users, or researchers. TOC:Cardiac and cardio-thoracic anatomy in CT. Multi-slice CT technology basics. Technical principles of multi-slice cardiac imaging. Clinical examination protocols with 4-to 64-slice CT. Image visualization and postprocessing techniques. Clinical indications. Current and future clinical potentials. Risk assessment with coronary artery calcium screening. Detection and exclusion of coronary artery stenosis. Assessment and interpretation of atherosclerotic coronary plaque. Usefulness in patients with chest pain. Evaluation of coronary artery bypass grafts. Patency control of coronary stents. Evaluation of non-atherosclerotic coronary disease. Diagnosis of congenital heart disease in adults and children. Evaluation of ventricular function parameters. Imaging and diagnosis of cardiac valves.Visualization of cardiac tumors and masses. Imaging of the pulmonary veins. Potential of myocardial perfusion and viability studies. Cardio-thoracic multi-slice CT in the emergency department. Future technical developments.