Multi-slice and Dual-source CT in Cardiac Imaging

1. Introduction
Bernd Ohnesorge

2. Cardiac and Cardiothoracic Anatomy in CT
Roman Fischbach

3. Multi-slice CT Technology
Thomas Flohr, Bernd Ohnesorge

4. Principles of Multi-slice Cardiac CT Imaging
Bernd Ohnesorge, Thomas Flohr

5. Clinical Examination Protocols with 4- to 64-Slice CT
Bernd Ohnesorge

6. Image Visualization and Post-processing Techniques
Thomas Flohr, Bernd Ohnesorge

7. Clinical Indications

7. Current and Future Clinical Potential
C. Becker, A. Knez

8. Risk Assessment with Coronary Artery Calcium Screening
R. Fischbach

9. Detection and Exclusion of Coronary Artery Stenosis
K. Nieman, N. Mollet, F. Cademartiri, P. Feyter

10. Assessment and Interpretation of Atherosclerotic Coronary Plaques
S. Achenbach

11. Coronary CT Angiography in Patients with Chest Pain
A. Küttner, S. Schröder

12. Evaluation of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts
A. Küttner, A. Kopp

13. Patency Control of Coronary Stents
K. Nieman, N. Mollet, F. Cadamartiri, P. Feyter

14. Evaluation of the Coronary Anomaly, Fistula, Aneurysm, and Dissection
S. Fröhner

15. Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease in Adults and Children
J. -F. Paul

16. Evaluation of Ventricular Function Parameters
K. -U. Jürgens, R. Fischbach

17. Imaging and Diagnosis of Cardiac Valves
J. Willmann

18. Visualization of Cardiac Tumors and Masses
B. Wintersperger

19. Imaging of the Pulmonary Veins in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
M. Poon, C. Learra

20. Potential of Myocardial Perfusion and Viability Studies
K. Nikoalou, B. Wintersperger

21. Cardiothoracic Multi-Slice CT in the Emergency Department
U. -J. Schöpf

22. Future Technical Developments in Cardiac CT
Bernd Ohnesorge

Keywords: Medicine & Public Health, Imaging / Radiology, Cardiology