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!

1 Introduction 1

2 Overview of the Process, Exclusions and Risks, and Preparation 5

3 Radiation and Radiation Risk 12

4 Contrast Enhancement 21

5 Noise and Artifacts 27

6 CT Coronary Angiography 35

7 CTA Assessment of Coronary Artery Stents 75

8 CTA Assessment of Saphenous Vein Grafts and Internal Thoracic (Mammary) Arteries 90

9 Coronary Artery Anomalies of Origin and Course 108

10 Coronary Artery Anomalies of Termination: Fistulae and Arteriovenous Malformations 143

11 Coronary Artery Aneurysms 161

12 Coronary Artery Dissections 177

13 Coronary Ostial and Left Main Stem Lesions, Spasm, and Thrombus 190

14 Determination of Coronary Calcium 210

15 Pericardial Diseases 219

16 Assessment of Native Cardiac Valves 238

17 Assessment of Prosthetic Heart Valves 252

18 Assessment of Infective Endocarditis and Valvular Tumors 271

19 Assessment of Left Ventricular Function, Infarction, Perfusion, and Viability 289

20 Assessment of Left Ventricular Structural Abnormalities 309

21 Myopathies 330

22 Electrophysiologic Applications of Cardiac CT 359

23 Cardiac and Paracardiac Masses 381

24 Simple Congenital Heart Disease 394

25 Assessment of Complex and Repaired Congenital Heart Disease 476

26 Aortic Diseases 435

27 Assessment of Peripheral Vascular Diseases 489

28 Pulmonary Embolism and Other Pulmonary Artery Lesions 507

29 Caval Anatomy: Variants and Lesions 529

30 Noncoronary/Noncardiac Lesions 540

Index 557

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