Anatomy and terminology for the interpretation and reporting of cardiac MDCT: part 1, Structured report, coronary calcium screening, and coronary artery anatomy.
OBJECTIVE
In this part one of a two-part article, we aim to illustrate our understanding of and approach to comprehensive cardiac CT reporting, cardiac CT technique, and coronary calcium scoring CT, as well as normal and anomalous coronary artery anatomy.


CONCLUSIONS
Structured cardiac CT reporting is important to effectively communicate with referring clinicians. Knowledge of cardiac CT technique, cardiac anatomy, and standard anatomic and physiologic terminology can assist the reader in creating a consistent and comprehensive cardiac CT report.
Sundaram
Baskaran
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Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Cardiovascular Center, Rm. 5481, 1500 E Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5868, USA. sundbask@umich.edu
Patel
Smita
S
Bogot
Naama
N
Kazerooni
Ella A
EA
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