"Computed Tomography Of The Coronary Arteries | Medicine

Updated to reflect the notable advances in cardiac computed tomography (CT) imaging the Second Edition of the best-selling Computed Tomography of the Coronary Arteries provides cardiologists and radiologists with a practical text that explains the basic principles and applications of CT. Written by renowned international experts in the field this accessible resource clearly presents the fundamentals of the new technology of 64-slice imaging through the use of high quality illustrations references and tables. Contents include:image post-processingcoronary imaging for normal coronary arteriescoronary pathology and coronary imagingcoronary stenosiscoronary plaque imaging and calcificationchronic total occlusionan assessment of coronary stentscoronary artery anomalies in adultscoronary collaterals and bypass graftscardiac masses intracardiac thrombi and pericardial abnormalities great thoracic vesselsnoncardiac findings on CT calcium screeningleft ventricular functionartefactsthe future of cardiac CT imagingcontrast-enhancement for coronary angiography|Computed Tomography of the Coronary Arteries | Medicine