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. Get only the coverage-from evidence-based CTA to noncoronary lesions-you need with clinically oriented, practical information presented in a consistent format that makes finding everything quick and easy. High-quality images and access to the full text and more online at www.expertconsult.com make this the one cardiovascular computed tomography resource that has it all.
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Get only the coverage that you need-from evidence-based CTA to determination of coronary calcium to noncoronary lesions-from focused, clinically oriented, and practical information.
Obtain the best image quality and avoid artifacts through instructions on how to and how not to perform cardiovascular computed tomography.
Gain a clear visual understanding through high-quality images-many in color-that reinforce the quality of information in the text.
Master probe settings and measurements using numerous tables with useful values and settings.
Find information easily thanks to a consistent format.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - Overview

Introduction
Overview of the Process, Exclusions & Risks, Preparation
Radiation and Radiation Risk
Contrast Enhancement
Noise and Artifacts
Section 2 - CT Coronary Artery Angiography

CT Coronary Angiography
CTA Assessment of Coronary Artery Stents
CTA Assessment of Saphenous Vein Grafts, Internal Thoracic (Mammary) Arteries
Coronary Artery Anomalies of Origin and Course
Coronary Artery Anomalies of Termination: Coronary Artery Fistulae and Coronary Artery Arterio-Venous Malformations
Coronary Artery Aneurysms
Coronary Artery Dissections
Coronary Ostial and Left Mainstem Lesions, Spasm and Thrombus
Determination of Coronary Calcium
Section 3 - Cardiac Lesions

Pericardial Diseases
Assessment of Native Cardiac Valves
Assessment of Prosthetic Heart Valves
Assessment of Infective Endocarditis and Valvular Tumors
Assessment of LV Function, Infarction, Perfusion and Viability
Assessment of Left Ventricular Structural Abnormalities
Myopathies
Electrophysiologic Applications of Cardiac CT
Cardiac and Para-Cardiac Masses
Simple Congenital Heart Disease
Assessment of Complex and Repaired Congenital Heart Disease
Section 4 - Vascular Lesions

Aortic Diseases
Assessment of Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Pulmonary Embolism and Other Pulmonary Artery Lesions
Caval Anatomy, Variants and Lesions
Section 5 - Non-Cardiac Lesions

Non-Coronary / Non-Cardiac Lesions