Book Details
Orange Code:93757
Paperback:584 pages
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Sections:
1. Introduction2. Overview of the Process, Exclusions and Risks, and Preparation3. Radiation and Radiation Risk4. Contrast Enhancement5. Noise and Artifacts6. CT Coronary Angiography7. CTA Assessment of Coronary Artery Stents8. CTA Assessment of Saphenous Vein Grafts and Internal Thoracic (Mammary) Arteries9. Coronary Artery Anomalies of Origin and Course10. Coronary Artery Anomalies of Termination: Fistulae and Arteriovenous Malformations11. Coronary Artery Aneurysms12. Coronary Artery Dissections13. Coronary Ostial and Left Main Stem Lesions, Spasm, and Thrombus14. Determination of Coronary Calcium15. Pericardial Diseases16. Assessment of Native Cardiac Valves17. Assessment of Prosthetic Heart Valves18. Assessment of Infective Endocarditis and Valvular Tumors19. Assessment of Left Ventricular Function, Infarction, Perfusion, and Viability20. Assessment of Left Ventricular Structural Abnormalities21. Myopathies22. Electrophysiologic Applications of Cardiac CT23. Cardiac and Paracardiac Masses24. Simple Congenital Heart Disease25. Assessment of Complex and Repaired Congenital Heart Disease26. Aortic Diseases27. Assessment of Peripheral Vascular Diseases28. Pulmonary Embolism and Other Pulmonary Artery Lesions29. Caval Anatomy: Variants and Lesions30. Noncoronary/Noncardiac Lesions
Description:
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. Clinically oriented, practical information is presented in a consistent format that ensures finding everything is quick and easy, while high-quality images and online access combine to make this the one cardiovascular computed tomography resource that has it all.
- Access the fully searchable contents online at Expert Consult, along with an image library and videos of CTA procedures.
- Focused, clinically oriented, and practical information ensures you're equipped with the coverage that you need?from evidence-based CTA to determination of coronary calcium to noncoronary lesions.
- Instructions on how to and how not to perform cardiovascular computed tomography allow you to obtain the best image quality and avoid artifacts.
- High-quality images?many in color?reinforce the text and provide a clear visual understanding.
- Numerous tables with useful values and settings help you master probe settings and measurements.
- A consistent format makes for quick and easy reference.
Be part of the break-through and move forward with confidence!
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