Visualization techniques in computed tomographic coronary angiography.
Cardiac computed tomography (CT) scans can produce enormous datasets (>3,000 images), making traditional axial image interpretation un-workable. Previously existing and new techniques including multiplanar reformats, volume rendering, maximum intensity projections, curved multiplanar reformats, and "4D" (time-resolved) methods have all been used to increase diagnostic accuracy and reduce interpretation times. The methods and applications of these techniques to cardiac anatomy will be reviewed and discussed with an eye toward practical film interpretation.
Sirineni
Gopi Kiran Reddy
GK
Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA 30060, USA.
Kalra
Mannudeep Karanvir Singh
MK
Pottala
Krishna Mohan
KM
Syed
Mushabbar Ali
MA
Tigges
Stefan
S
Cann
Aaron Darius
AD
D003287:Contrast Media; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D003287:Contrast Media