Multidetector computed tomographic angiography of the cardiovascular system.
The introduction of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is considered a dramatic development in CT imaging that has direct implication in the imaging of various systems, in particular the cardiovascular system. The advantages of MDCT are an enormous increase in imaging acquisition speed, more coverage of the patient, and high spatial resolution. This article reviews the recent developments in CT angiography and discusses the clinical application relevant to diagnosis and endovascular treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Burrill
Joshua
J
Department of Interventional Radiology, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, UK. medicine@burrill.demon.co.uk
Dabbagh
Zaid
Z
Gollub
Frank
F
Hamady
Mohamed
M
D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*