Evaluation of myocardial abnormalities and ischemia.
Cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has emerged as a powerful noninvasive technique for anatomic evaluation of the coronary arteries. Multiple studies have demonstrated very good diagnostic accuracy for detection of coronary artery disease, particularly with 64-slice systems. CCTA allows for accurate assessment of myocardial structure, perfusion, and function comparable to established techniques. CCTA has the potential to be a ''one-stop shop'' because it can be used to assess coronary artery anatomy and myocardial structure, perfusion, and function. In this article, established and emerging CCTA techniques for the evaluation of myocardial structure, perfusion, and function are reviewed.
Chandarana
Hersh
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Department of Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, New York, 10016, USA.
Srichai
Monvadi B
MB
D003287:Contrast Media; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media