Overview
- Didactical approach with numerous figures and color line drawings
- Explains with a simple language the technique and the cardiac application
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Table of contents (17 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Western countries. In non-fatal cases, they are associated with a decreased quality of life as well as a substantial economic burden to society. Most sudden cardiac events are related to the complications of a non-stenosing marginal plaque. For this reason, the ability to properly identify the atherosclerotic plaque with a rapid, non-invasive technique is of utmost clinical interest in therapeutic planning. Coronary CT angiography produces high-quality images of the coronary arteries, in addition to defining their location and the extent of the atherosclerotic involvement. Proper knowledge of the equipment, adequate preparation of the patient, and accurate evaluation of the images are essential to obtaining a consistent clinical diagnosis in every case. With its clear and concise presentation of CT imaging of the coronary arteries, this volume provides general practitioners and cardiologists with a basic understanding of the technique. For radiologists with no direct experience in cardiac imaging, the book serves as an important source of information on coronary pathophysiology and anatomy.
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"This new book, CT evaluation of coronary artery disease, is to also provide the reader with information on the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease … . The book also clearly explains important concepts in cardiology … . In conclusion, this comprehensive book provides relevant pathophysiological information necessary for a good approach to coronary CT angiography. It is nicely illustrated. … This book may be recommended to radiologists who need information on pathophysiology and anatomy in coronary artery disease." (J. F. Paul, MDCT, March, 2009)
Authors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: CT Evaluation of Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Paolo Pavone, Massimo Fioranelli, David A. Dowe
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1126-7
Publisher: Springer Milano
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Milan 2009
eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-1126-7Published: 01 March 2009
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 168
Number of Illustrations: 116 illustrations in colour
Topics: Imaging / Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Primary Care Medicine, Cardiac Surgery