Multi-Slice Ct Cardiac Imaging: Technical Principles, Clincal Application and Future Developments - Brossura

Ohnesorge, Bernd M.

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ISBN 10: 3540429662 ISBN 13: 9783540429661

Casa editrice: Springer Verlag, 2002

Riassunto

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 1998 represented a breakthrough of CT technology in cardiac imaging. For the first time, widely available CT systems can be used for non-invasive, angiographic assessment of the heart and the coronary arteries. This book presents and discusses the technical concepts, the potential spectrum of applications and the future perspectives of multi-slice CT in cardiac imaging based on the experience of internationally leading clinical institutions. It shows that this new modality has the potential to become an important and robust tool for non-invasive and early diagnosis of cardiac diseases, thus complementing invasive and non-invasive imaging modalities in clinical routine in the near future.

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From the reviews:

"The present book ... precisely describes the technical background of multi-slice computed tomography in general and cardiac image acquisition in particular. Several excellent multicolored figures and drawings provide additional information ... . A clearly structured table of contents combined with short but precise sections provide a substantial orientation for the beginner ... . this book is a highly valuable contribution to the fascinating area of multi-slice cardiac CT imaging and thus presently must be regarded as the most profound overview of the underlying technical principles." (C. Herzog, European Radiology, Vol. 13 (6), 2003)

"This work provides an excellent introduction to multisection cardiac CT. ... The many drawings illustrating technical aspects of image reconstruction are particularly useful. The CT images are also impressive and they provide a good indication of the potential of this technique. ... is a timely, well-written book that should be useful to any radiologist interested in applying multisection CT technology to cardiac imaging. This inexpensive volume can be read in a few sittings and it provides a wealth of useful information." (James F. Glockner, Radiology, Vol. 228 (2), August, 2003)

"This book deals with the technical principles, clinical application and future developments of cardiac multi-slice CT. ... Some very nice examples of coronary rendering are shown ... . In summary, this book describes the multicentre experience with a four-slice Siemens scanner from a mainly technical perspective. The book is well written; many multicolour schemes, illustrations and examples are present ... ." (Frank Rademakers, Acta Cardiologica, Vol. 58 (2), 2003)

"The age of non-invasive coronary artery imaging has arrived. This book ... is a very comprehensive account ... . There are six chapters each densely packed with information that is both informative and intellectually challenging. ... a rich store of facts and figures about coronary artery disease and the way in which it will be diagnosed in the future. It should be available in every departmental library and I would also suggest a personal copy for those who wish to work in the field." (Dr. L A Berger, RAD Magazine, March, 2003)

Contenuti

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.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Springer Verlag
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 3540429662
• ISBN 13: 9783540429661
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 140
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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