Multi-slice CT in Cardiac Imaging: Technical Principles, Imaging Protocols, Clinical Indications and Future Perspective - Softcover

Ohnesorge, Bernd M.; Flohr, Thomas G.; Becker, Christoph R.; Reiser, Maximilian F

 
9783540429661: Multi-slice CT in Cardiac Imaging: Technical Principles, Imaging Protocols, Clinical Indications and Future Perspective

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Cardiac diseases and in particular coronary artery disease are the leading cause of death and morbidity in the industrialized countries. The development of reliable cardiac imaging techniques is considered a key issue in improving patient care. This book presents and discusses the technical concepts, the potential spectrum of applications and the future perspectives of multi-slice CT in cardiac imaging. The discussion is based on the experience of internationally leading clinical institutions. It shows that this new modality has the potential to become an important and robust tool for non-invasive and early diagnosis of cardiac diseases.

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