Classic images: Cardiac computed tomography.
Cardiac computed tomography (CT) has evolved into a valuable clinical tool for cardiac evaluation. Cardiac CT is increasingly used for imaging of the coronary arteries for the evaluation of (suspected) coronary artery disease, but many other cardiac structures may be the topic for CT investigation. This article reviews general indications for cardiac CT imaging. Common variants and pathologies of the cardiovascular system are illustrated by clinical examples.
Joanne D
JD
Schuijf
Lucia J
LJ
Kroft
Albert
A
de Roos
Jeroen J
JJ
Bax
D002309:Cardiology / Q000379:methods; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006321:Heart / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D010496:Pericardium / Q000002:abnormalities; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed