CT of the Heart

CT of the Heart
Author: U. Joseph Schoepf
Publisher: Humana Press
Total Pages: 904
Release: 2019-04-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1603272372

This book is a comprehensive and richly-illustrated guide to cardiac CT, its current state, applications, and future directions. While the first edition of this text focused on what was then a novel instrument looking for application, this edition comes at a time where a wealth of guideline-driven, robust, and beneficial clinical applications have evolved that are enabled by an enormous and ever growing field of technology. Accordingly, the focus of the text has shifted from a technology-centric to a more patient-centric appraisal. While the specifications and capabilities of the CT system itself remain front and center as the basis for diagnostic success, much of the benefit derived from cardiac CT today comes from avant-garde technologies enabling enhanced visualization, quantitative imaging, and functional assessment, along with exciting deep learning, and artificial intelligence applications. Cardiac CT is no longer a mere tool for non-invasive coronary artery stenosis detection in the chest pain diagnostic algorithms; cardiac CT has proven its value for uses as diverse as personalized cardiovascular risk stratification, prediction, and management, diagnosing lesion-specific ischemia, guiding minimally invasive structural heart disease therapy, and planning cardiovascular surgery, among many others. This second edition is an authoritative guide and reference for both novices and experts in the medical imaging sciences who have an interest in cardiac CT.

Cardiac CT Imaging

Cardiac CT Imaging
Author: Matthew J. Budoff
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 763
Release: 2010-06-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1848826508

CT is an accurate technique for assessing cardiac structure and function, but advances in computing power and scanning technology have resulted in increased popularity. It is useful in evaluating the myocardium, coronary arteries, pulmonary veins, thoracic aorta, pericardium, and cardiac masses; because of this and the speed at which scans can be performed, CT is even more attractive as a cost-effective and integral part of patient evaluation. This book collates all the current knowledge of cardiac CT and presents it in a clinically relevant and practical format appropriate for both cardiologists and radiologists. The images have been supplied by an experienced set of contributing authors and represent the full spectrum of cardiac CT. As increasing numbers have access to cardiac CT scanners, this book provides all the relevant information on this modality. This is an extensive update of the previous edition bringing the reader up-to-date with the immense amount of updated content in the discipline.

MRI and CT of the Cardiovascular System

MRI and CT of the Cardiovascular System
Author: Charles B. Higgins
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1484
Release: 2013-09-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1469831295

Written by internationally eminent experts in cardiovascular imaging, this volume provides state-of-the-art information on the use of MRI and CT in the assessment of cardiac and vascular diseases. This third edition, now in four-color, reflects recent significant advances in cardiovascular MRI technology and the continuing emergence of multi-detector CT as an important diagnostic modality, particularly for ischemic heart disease. Seven new chapters have been added including chapters on anatomy, cardiovascular MR in infants/children, assessing myocardial viability, risk assessment in ischemic heart disease and MR guidance.

Principles of Cardiac and Vascular Computed Tomography

Principles of Cardiac and Vascular Computed Tomography
Author: Stuart J. Hutchison
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 587
Release: 2014-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1437703518

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 text and more at Expert Consult makes this the one cardiovascular computed tomography resource that has it all. Access videos of CTA procedures at Expert Consult. 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.

Atlas of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

Atlas of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Author: Matthew J. Budoff
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2018-05-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1447173570

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 textbooks. In addition to providing historical perspective and current direction for CT, this new edition of ​Atlas of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography 2e focuses on research involving coronary artery diseases and anomalies, congestive heart failure, atherosclerotic plaques and asymptomatic disease, as well as imaging techniques, including preparation, acquisition, and processing, involving the great vessels and carotids, the peripheral vasculature, and coronary and pulmonary veins. The increasing role of CT in the emergency room and in private cardiology practice is also reviewed thoroughly, making this an essential read for all involved in cardiac imaging, cardiology and emergency medicine.​

Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Author: James Stirrup
Publisher:
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2020
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0198809271

A practical guide to performing and analysing cardiovascular scans, this handbook is fully updated in this second edition. Containing a wealth of example scan images and detailed guidance on techniques and interpretations, this book is an invaluable workstation resource.

Handbook of Cardiovascular CT

Handbook of Cardiovascular CT
Author: Matthew J. Budoff
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2012-02-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1848000928

'Handbook of Cardiac CT' is a primer for the practical performance and interpretation of cardiovascular computed tomography. This manual serves as a companion to the textbook: 'Cardiac CT Imaging: Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease' and provides essential concise and practical text summary of each topic, with additional tables, algorithms, protocols and key images for orientation to and familiarization with important disease processes. This manual targets a reading audience who are in the training phase of performance and interpretation of cardiovascular CT and is designed as an easily accessible pocket reference.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Author: Gianfranco Sinagra
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2019-05-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 303013864X

This open access book presents a comprehensive overview of dilated cardiomyopathy, providing readers with practical guidelines for its clinical management. The first part of the book analyzes in detail the disease’s pathophysiology, its diagnostic work up as well as the prognostic stratification, and illustrates the role of genetics and gene-environment interaction. The second part presents current and future treatment options, highlighting the importance of long-term and individualized treatments and follow-up. Furthermore, it discusses open issues, such as the apparent healing phenomenon, the early prognosis of arrhythmic events or the use of genetic testing in clinical practice. Offering a multidisciplinary approach for optimizing the clinical management of DCM, this book is an invaluable aid not only for the clinical cardiologists, but for all physicians involved in the care of this challenging disease.

Practical Cardiology

Practical Cardiology
Author: Majid Maleki
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 709
Release: 2017-08-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323511767

From basic clinical facts to new advanced guidelines, Practical Cardiology, by Drs. Majid Maleki, Azin Alizadehasl, and Majid Haghjoo, is your new go-to resource for new developments in cardiology knowledge, imaging modalities, management techniques, and more. This step-by-step, practical reference is packed with tips and guidance ideal for residents, fellows, and clinicians in cardiology, as well as internal medicine, cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, and pediatric cardiology. Features a wealth of information, including practical points from recently published guidelines, ECGs, hemodynamic traces of advanced imaging modalities in real patients, and much more. Offers a comprehensive review of cardiovascular medicine, from basic to advanced.