Computed tomography assessment of valvular morphology, function, and disease.
Recent advancement in computed tomography angiography (CTA) has enabled the noninvasive delineation of cardiac valves using this method. Although echocardiography is the current standard, CTA is a valuable complementary imaging method to evaluate valvular morphology and function. In addition, CTA may contribute to the assessment of both congenital and acquired valvular heart disease, infectious endocarditis, and postsurgical complications of valve replacement.
Chen
Joseph Jen-Sho
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University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. jchen1@umm.edu
Jeudy
Jean
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Thorn
Eric M
EM
White
Charles S
CS
D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006351:Heart Valves / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*