Cardiac Computed Tomography

Part of the renowned Braunwald family of references, Cardiac Computed Tomography: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease provides today's clinicians with clear, authoritative guidance on every aspect of this rapidly evolving area of heart imaging. Covering coronary CT angiography (CCTA), coronary artery calcium (CAC), and various other uses of cardiac CT ranging from valvular to structural heart disease, editor Dr. Ron Blankstein and a team of expert contributing authors discuss principles of image acquisition, patient indications, imaging approaches, diagnostic criteria, evaluation approaches, and the latest advances in the technology. From cover to cover, this new volume offers reliable and current point-of-care coverage of cardiac CT, making it an ideal resource for practitioners at all levels of experience. Offers concise, comprehensive coverage of basic principles, prevention, coronary CT angiography, cardiac CT and plaque analysis, techniques to evaluate CAD, and valvular and structural heart disease. Features more than 200 high-quality figures throughout, including CT images using the latest photon counting CT technologies as well as decision-making algorithms. Covers implications for special populations, including patients with diabetes, cancer, and systemic inflammatory diseases. Reflects the latest ACC, ESC, and AHA guideline recommendations, including the newest ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guideline. Shares the knowledge and expertise of expert international writers who offer the most current understanding and best-practice applications of cardiac CT technology. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date. 200 figures including CT imaging scans and decision-making algorithms Concise, comprehensive coverage of basic principles, prevention, coronary CT angiography, coronary CTA and plaque analysis, techniques to evaluate CAD, and valvular and structural heart disease Implications for special populations including patients with diabetes, cancer, and systemic inflammatory diseases Latest ACC, ESC, and AHA guideline recommendations, including the newest ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines Expert international writers representing the most current understanding and best-practice applications of cardiac CT technology