Fast computed tomography (CT) was introduced as a tool for non-invasive identification of coronary pathological findings in the early 1990s. Since then, significant advances in CT technology have occurred, the most notable being the recent introduction of fast spiral CT coronary imaging. CT coronary imaging is now already entering a phase of clinical acceptance and the rapid anticipated technical advances foster great hopes that non-invasive CT coronary imaging will become an alternative to conventional diagnostic coronary angiography.

However, most cardiologists and radiologists are not acquainted with CT coronary imaging, and it is this that has inspired the compilation of this work. An important resource, Computed Tomography of the Coronary Arteries is the culmination of a collaborated effort from cardiologists and radiologists to draw up a practical CT book explaining the basic principles and applications of CT by use of many illustrations and tables. Clearly presented and highly illustrated, it achieves its goal of being a concise, quick reference for the understanding and interpretation of CT coronary imaging.

Reviewer: Sushant B. Sharma, M.D.(Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description: This book serves as an excellent introduction to computed tomography (CT) of the coronary arteries. It is well illustrated with numerous tables and covers the basics of CT coronary imaging. In addition to examples of normal and abnormal coronary anatomy, a chapter on artifacts is included. Ultimately, the reader understands the correct clinical application and interpretation of CT coronary imaging.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide cardiologists and radiologists with a practical CT text explaining the basic principles and applications of CT -- coronary imaging -- while avoiding complicated technical details. The book successfully serves its goal as a "concise, quick reference for the understanding and interpretation of CT coronary imaging." In covering the basic principles of CT, this book provides a great foundation for the correct clinical application and interpretation of CT coronary images.
Audience: This book was designed for radiologists and cardiologists to acquire a solid understanding of the basic principles and applications of CT coronary imaging. The authors are credible authorities in the field, and the book successfully captures their intended audience.
Features: The book covers the basic principles of CT, a practical outline of the performance of coronary imaging, indications and contraindications of imaging, as well as excellent examples of normal and abnormal coronary anatomy. The book is highly illustrated, well referenced, and includes an excellent chapter on artifacts encountered in CT coronary imaging.
Assessment: Given the rapid advances in CT coronary imaging, this book provides a necessary foundation for the correct clinical application and interpretation of CT coronary imaging. The numerous illustrations and tables aid in the acquisition of this foundation.