Overview

This up-to-date textbook comprehensively reviews all aspects of cardiac CT and MRI and demonstrates the value of these techniques in clinical practice. A wide range of applications are considered, including imaging of atherosclerotic and non-atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, coronary revascularization, ischemic heart disease, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, cardiac tumors, and pericardial disease. The numerous high-quality images illustrate how to interpret cardiac CT and MRI correctly for the purposes of diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up. Helpful summarizing sections in every chapter will facilitate rapid retrieval of information. This book will be of great value to radiologists and cardiologists seeking a reliable guide to the optimal use of cardiac CT and MRI in real clinical situations.​ An additional feature is the provision of QR codes allowing internet access to references, further figures, and motion pictures. The reader will be able to enjoy this book using a smartphone or tablet PC.

Full Product Details

Author:   Tae-Hwan Lim
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2015 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.161kg
ISBN:  

9783642363962

ISBN 10:   3642363962
Pages:   333
Publication Date:   02 March 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Coronary artery imaging.- Chapter 1: Normal anatomy, variations and anomalies.- Chapter 2: Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.- 2-1 Calcium scoring.- 2-2 Determination of coronary artery stenosis by CT.- 2-3 Plaque morphology evaluation by CT.- 2-4 MR coronary angiography.- Chapter 3: Non-atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.- Chapter 4: Imaging of coronary revascularization: stent and CABG.- Part II: Ischemic Heart disease.- Chapter 5: Assessment of myocardial ischemia, non-MI.- Chapter 6: Acute MI.- Chapter 7: Chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy.- Part III: Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy.- Chapter 8: Dilated cardiomyopathy.- Chapter 9: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.- Chapter 10: Restrictive cardiomyopathy.- Chapter 11: Myocarditis and Other Cardiomyopathies.- Part IV: Valvular Heart Disease.- Chapter 12: Aortic valvular heart disease.- Chapter 13: Non-aortic valvular heart disease.- Part V: Cardiac tumor.- Chapter 14: Cardiac tumor.- Part VI: Pericardial Disease.- Chapter 15: Pericardial Disease.- Part VII: Technical Overviews.- Chapter 16: Technical Overviews.​

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This case-oriented book presents findings associated with various cardiac diseases on cardiac computed tomography (CT) and cardiac MRI (CMR). ... The audience includes residents, radiologists, and clinicians. (Ryan Houk, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2015)

This case-oriented book presents findings associated with various cardiac diseases on cardiac computed tomography (CT) and cardiac MRI (CMR). The audience includes residents, radiologists, and clinicians. (Ryan Houk, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2015)

Author Information

Tae-Hwan Lim, MD, Ph.D. Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center Professor, University of Ulsan College of Medicine President Elect, Korean Society of Radiology Member, Committee for Medistar Program, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korean Government President, Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine

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