Atlas of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Budoff, Matthew J. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Achenbach, Stephan S. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Hecht, Harvey S. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Narula, Jagat (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 2nd ed. 2018.
• Subjects: Cardiology.; Radiology.; Diagnostic Radiology.

This atlas is a comprehensive visual reference for the use of cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) containing photomicrographs, anatomic illustrations, tables, and charts paired with extensive legends and explanations that are supplemented by extensive research, peer-reviewed articles, and textbo...

Table of Contents:

• Historical Perspective
• Preparation, Image Acquisition and Reconstruction, and Post-Processing
• Normal Coronary Anatomy
• Coronary Artery Calcium in Primary Prevention
• Assessment of Native Coronary Artery Disease
• Imaging of High-Risk Atherosclerotic Plaques
• Coronary Stents: Evaluation and Follow-up
• Cardiac CT Before and After Bypass Graft Surgery
• Functional Significance of Coronary Stenoses Identified by CT
• The Role of Cardiac CT in the Emergency Department
• Imaging Diseases of the Aorta
• Imaging Peripheral Vasculature, Including Carotids
• Valvular Diseases and Interventions
• Role of Computed Tomography in the Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Myocardial Function and Viability
• Coronary Artery Anomalies Congenital Heart Disease
• Devices and Implants
• Appropriateness Use Criteria and Guidelines for CT Use.