Multi-slice CT in Cardiac Imaging Technical Principles, Imaging Protocols, Clinical Indications and Future Perspective
Cardiac diseases and in particular coronary artery disease are the leading cause of death and morbidity in the industrialized countries. The development of reliable cardiac imaging techniques is considered a key issue in improving patient care. The introduction of multi-slice computed tomography in...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2002, 2002
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2002 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- From the contents: Clinical goals of CT imaging for the diagnosis of cardiac diseases. Established modalities for cardiac imaging. The evolution of mechanical CT and electron beam CT
- Overview of multi-slice CT technology. Basis of multi-slice spiral CT. Multi-slice CT system design. Multi-slice spiral acquisition and reconstruction for general purpose imaging. Image visualization and postprocessing techniques in cardiovascular applications
- Basic performance requirements for CT imaging of the heart. Prospective multi-slice ECG triggering. Retrospective multi-slice ECG gating. ECG synchronization strategies. ECG-gated spiral imaging with increased volume speed. Clinical examination protocols. Radiation exposure
- Quantification of coronary artery calcification. CT angiographic cardiac volume imaging and diagnosis of CAD. Imaging of cardiac function. ECG-synchronized thoracic imaging
- Future developments