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CT of the Heart- Review article in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology

Multislice Spiral Computed Tomography of the Heart: Technique, Current Applications, and Perspective
Multislice spiral computed tomography (MSCT) is a rapidly evolving, noninvasive technique for cardiac imaging. Knowledge of the principle of electrocardiogram–gated MSCT and its limitations in clinical routine are needed to optimize image quality. Therefore, the basic technical principle including essentials of image postprocessing is described. Cardiac MSCT imaging was initially focused on coronary calcium scoring, MSCT coronary angiography, and analysis of left ventricular function. Recent studies also evaluated the ability of cardiac MSCT to visualize myocardial infarction and assess valvular morphology. In combination with experimental approaches toward the assessment of aortic valve function and myocardial viability, cardiac MSCT holds the potential for a comprehensive examination of the heart using one single examination technique.

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CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York
ISSN: 0174-1551 (Paper) 1432-086X (Online)
DOI: 10.1007/s00270-003-9218-6
Issue: Volume 28, Number 4
Date: August 2005
Pages: 388 - 399



CT of the Heart- Review article in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology Reviewed by Sumer Sethi on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 Rating: 5

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