Integrated Cardiothoracic Imaging with MDCT

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Rm̌y-Jardin, Martine. (Editor), Rm̌y, Jacques. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Series: Medical Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging,
• Subjects: Medicine.; Radiology, Medical.; Cardiology.; Pneumology.; Medicine & Public Health.; Imaging / Radiology.; Diagnostic Radiology.; Pneumology/Respiratory System.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-72387-5

The development of fast scanning techniques and ultrahigh temporal resolution, which can be employed for both ECG-gated and nongated examinations of the chest, has made integrated cardiothoracic imaging a reality. This timely, well-illustrated book, written by recognized experts in the field, addres...

Table of Contents:

• Part I : Technological Approach to C.T.I.
• Part II: Anatomical and Physiological Approach to C.T.I.
• Part III: Heart-Lung Interactions
• Part IV: Medical Applications of Integrated Cardiothoracic Imaging: Cardiac Complications of Thoracic Disorders
• Thoracic Consequences of Cardiac Diseases
• MDCT Management of Ambiguous Symptoms
• Evaluation of Asymptomatic Cardiac Diseases
• Diseases of the Pericardium.-Lung Perfusion
• Miscellaneous
• Subject Index
• List of Contributors.