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Coronary Ct Angiography In The Quantitative Analysis Of Coronary Plaques
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Book Synopsis Coronary Ct Angiography In The Quantitative Analysis Of Coronary Plaques by : Sun Zhong-hua
Download or read book Coronary Ct Angiography In The Quantitative Analysis Of Coronary Plaques written by Sun Zhong-hua and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2018-02-23 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Coronary Ct Angiography in the Quantitative Analysis of Coronary Plaques by : Zhaonghua Sun
Download or read book Coronary Ct Angiography in the Quantitative Analysis of Coronary Plaques written by Zhaonghua Sun and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Cardiovascular Computed Tomography by : James Stirrup
Download or read book Cardiovascular Computed Tomography written by James Stirrup and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020-01-02 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent years have seen a marked increase in cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) imaging, with the technique now integrated into many imaging guidelines, such as those published by ESC and NICE. Rapid clinical and technological progress has created a need for guidance on the practical aspects of CT image acquisition, analysis and interpretation. The Oxford Specialist Handbook of Cardiovascular CT, now revised for the second edition by practising international experts with many years of hands-on experience, is designed to fulfil this need. The Handbook is a practical guide on performing, analysing and interpreting cardiovascular CT scans, covering all aspects from patient safety to optimal image acquisition to differential diagnoses of tricky images. It takes an international approach to both accreditation and certification, highlighting British, European, and American examinations and courses. The format is designed to be accessible and is laid out in easy to navigate sections. It is meant as a quick-reference guide, to live near the CT scanner, workstation, or on the office shelf. The Handbook is aimed at all cardiovascular CT users (Cardiologists, Radiologists and Radiographers), particularly those new to cardiovascular CT, although even the advanced user should find useful tips and tricks within.
Book Synopsis The Great American Heart Hoax by : Michael Ozner
Download or read book The Great American Heart Hoax written by Michael Ozner and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical studies show that cardiovascular intervention does not prevent heart attacks or prolong life in stable patients with coronary artery disease . . . so why are more than 1.5 million angioplasties and coronary bypass surgeries done annually in the United States alone? In The Great American Heart Hoax, esteemed cardiologist Michael Ozner, author of The Miami Mediterranean Diet, reveals groundbreaking truths about what actually helps prevent and reverse heart disease and what isn't worth the money or risk. Discover disturbing realities from a cardiologist about the billion-dollar cardiovascular intervention industry. While a minority of patients may benefit from surgery, Ozner uncovers that the majority can employ much simpler methods, such as diet, exercise and medical therapy, to achieve better results—without stents or surgery. Most important, The Great American Heart Hoax provides a 10-step program to improve your heart health and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Book Synopsis Coronary Magnetic Resonance Angiography by : Andre J. Duerinckx
Download or read book Coronary Magnetic Resonance Angiography written by Andre J. Duerinckx and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the clinical applications of coronary angiography techniques. Coronary MRA can be instrumental in the evaluation of congenital coronary artery anomalies, however, the complexity of advanced MR pulse sequences and strategies may be overwhelming to many. Coronary MR Angiography demystifies the art of coronary MRA by providing a text in plain language with clearly illustrated imaging steps and protocols. Designed to bridge the gap between radiology and cardiology, it is written for physicians and scientists planning to incorporate this technique into their research or practice.
Book Synopsis Diseases of the Chest, Breast, Heart and Vessels 2019-2022 by : Juerg Hodler
Download or read book Diseases of the Chest, Breast, Heart and Vessels 2019-2022 written by Juerg Hodler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book focuses on diagnostic and interventional imaging of the chest, breast, heart, and vessels. It consists of a remarkable collection of contributions authored by internationally respected experts, featuring the most recent diagnostic developments and technological advances with a highly didactical approach. The chapters are disease-oriented and cover all the relevant imaging modalities, including standard radiography, CT, nuclear medicine with PET, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as imaging-guided interventions. As such, it presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge on imaging of the heart and chest, as well as thoracic interventions and a selection of "hot topics". The book is intended for radiologists, however, it is also of interest to clinicians in oncology, cardiology, and pulmonology.
Book Synopsis The Vulnerable Plaque, Second Edition by : Ron Waksman
Download or read book The Vulnerable Plaque, Second Edition written by Ron Waksman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-06-13 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since publication of the First Edition, advances in the diagnosis and prevention and treatment strategies of the vulnerable plaque have necessitated this greatly expanded second edition. With several new chapters covering mainly diagnostic and treatment options, The Handbook of the Vulnerable Plaque will remain the benchmark text for all interventional cardiologists treating vulnerable patients by providing the physician with comprehensive insight into the world of the vulnerable plaque.
Book Synopsis Spectral, Photon Counting Computed Tomography by : Katsuyuki Taguchi
Download or read book Spectral, Photon Counting Computed Tomography written by Katsuyuki Taguchi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spectral, Photon Counting Computed Tomography is a comprehensive cover of the latest developments in the most prevalent imaging modality (x-ray computed tomography (CT)) in its latest incarnation: Spectral, Dual-Energy, and Photon Counting CT. Disadvantages of the conventional single-energy technique used by CT technology are that different materials cannot be distinguished and that the noise is larger. To address these problems, a novel spectral CT concept has been proposed. Spectral Dual-Energy CT (DE-CT) acquires two sets of spectral data, and Spectral Photon Counting CT (PC-CT) detects energy of x-ray photons to reveal additional material information of objects by using novel energy-sensitive, photon-counting detectors. The K-edge imaging may be a gateway for functional or molecular CT. The book covers detectors and electronics, image reconstruction methods, image quality assessments, a simulation tool, nanoparticle contrast agents, and clinical applications for spectral CT.
Book Synopsis CT of the Heart by : U. Joseph Schoepf
Download or read book CT of the Heart written by U. Joseph Schoepf and published by Humana Press. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 931 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive and richly-illustrated guide to cardiac CT, its current state, applications, and future directions. While the first edition of this text focused on what was then a novel instrument looking for application, this edition comes at a time where a wealth of guideline-driven, robust, and beneficial clinical applications have evolved that are enabled by an enormous and ever growing field of technology. Accordingly, the focus of the text has shifted from a technology-centric to a more patient-centric appraisal. While the specifications and capabilities of the CT system itself remain front and center as the basis for diagnostic success, much of the benefit derived from cardiac CT today comes from avant-garde technologies enabling enhanced visualization, quantitative imaging, and functional assessment, along with exciting deep learning, and artificial intelligence applications. Cardiac CT is no longer a mere tool for non-invasive coronary artery stenosis detection in the chest pain diagnostic algorithms; cardiac CT has proven its value for uses as diverse as personalized cardiovascular risk stratification, prediction, and management, diagnosing lesion-specific ischemia, guiding minimally invasive structural heart disease therapy, and planning cardiovascular surgery, among many others. This second edition is an authoritative guide and reference for both novices and experts in the medical imaging sciences who have an interest in cardiac CT.
Book Synopsis Atherosclerotic Plaque Characterization Methods Based on Coronary Imaging by : Lambros S Athanasiou
Download or read book Atherosclerotic Plaque Characterization Methods Based on Coronary Imaging written by Lambros S Athanasiou and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atherosclerotic Plaque Characterization Methods Based on Coronary Imaging provides a complete review of computer methods for atherosclerotic plaque reconstruction and characterization. The authors, with their expertise from biomedical engineering, computer science, and cardiology, offer a holistic view. The focus of the book is on the presentation of major imaging techniques, including their limitations. It includes details on the mechanical characterization and properties of plaques and appropriate constitutive models to describe the mechanical behavior of plaques. The authors explore the challenges of using multiple coronary imaging technologies, and provide the pros and cons of invasive vs. non-invasive techniques. Methods for plaque characterization and 3D reconstruction of coronary arteries using IVUS, OCT, and CT images are described. This book will help readers study new trends in image processing analysis and plaque characterization, implement automated plaque characterization methodologies, understand coronary imaging drawbacks, and comprehend 3 dimensional coronary artery and plaque reconstruction methods. Describes the multimodality imaging techniques that are commonly used in the diagnosis of arterial diseases, including intravascular ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, angiography, computed tomography angiography, and magnetic resonance angiography Discusses in-depth the computational methods which can be used for the detection of different plaque types Explores plaque in 3D reconstruction methods and plaque modeling approaches
Book Synopsis Cardiac CT, PET and MR by : Vasken Dilsizian
Download or read book Cardiac CT, PET and MR written by Vasken Dilsizian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-14 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This careful revision keeps pace with developments in the field, with new chapters on PET Metabolism, CT and MRI in the Emergency Department, Image-Guided Electrophysiology Mapping and Ablation, and Identification of Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaque by Radionuclide and CT techniques, plus the introduction of new contributors Udo Hoffman and Stephan Achenbach. Praised in its previous edition as a concise source of essential information, this new edition presents the most recent information in an accessible format and serves as an excellent reference source for all cardiologists, radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians.
Book Synopsis Interventional Cardiology and Angiology by : E. Erdmann
Download or read book Interventional Cardiology and Angiology written by E. Erdmann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction by : Filippo Crea
Download or read book Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction written by Filippo Crea and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past two decades a number of studies have shown that abnormalities in the function and structure of coronary microcirculation can be detected in several cardiovascular diseases. On the basis of the clinical setting in which it occurs, coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) can be classified into four types: CMD in the absence of any other cardiac disease; CMD in myocardial diseases; CMD in obstructive epicardial coronary artery disease; and iatrogenic CMD. In some instances CMD represents an epiphenomenon, whereas in others it represents an important marker of risk or may contribute to the pathogenesis of myocardial ischemia, thus becoming a possible therapeutic target. This book provides an update on coronary physiology and a systematic assessment of microvascular abnormalities in cardiovascular diseases, in the hope that it will assist clinicians in prevention, detection and management of CMD in their everyday activity.
Book Synopsis Atlas of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography by : Matthew J. Budoff
Download or read book Atlas of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography written by Matthew J. Budoff and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-23 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This atlas is a comprehensive visual reference for the use of cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) containing photomicrographs, anatomic illustrations, tables, and charts paired with extensive legends and explanations that are supplemented by extensive research, peer-reviewed articles, and textbooks. In addition to providing historical perspective and current direction for CT, this new edition of Atlas of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography 2e focuses on research involving coronary artery diseases and anomalies, congestive heart failure, atherosclerotic plaques and asymptomatic disease, as well as imaging techniques, including preparation, acquisition, and processing, involving the great vessels and carotids, the peripheral vasculature, and coronary and pulmonary veins. The increasing role of CT in the emergency room and in private cardiology practice is also reviewed thoroughly, making this an essential read for all involved in cardiac imaging, cardiology and emergency medicine.
Book Synopsis Cardiac CT Imaging by : Matthew J. Budoff
Download or read book Cardiac CT Imaging written by Matthew J. Budoff and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-06-16 with total page 763 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CT is an accurate technique for assessing cardiac structure and function, but advances in computing power and scanning technology have resulted in increased popularity. It is useful in evaluating the myocardium, coronary arteries, pulmonary veins, thoracic aorta, pericardium, and cardiac masses; because of this and the speed at which scans can be performed, CT is even more attractive as a cost-effective and integral part of patient evaluation. This book collates all the current knowledge of cardiac CT and presents it in a clinically relevant and practical format appropriate for both cardiologists and radiologists. The images have been supplied by an experienced set of contributing authors and represent the full spectrum of cardiac CT. As increasing numbers have access to cardiac CT scanners, this book provides all the relevant information on this modality. This is an extensive update of the previous edition bringing the reader up-to-date with the immense amount of updated content in the discipline.
Book Synopsis Atherosclerosis: Clinical Perspectives Through Imaging by : Allen J Taylor
Download or read book Atherosclerosis: Clinical Perspectives Through Imaging written by Allen J Taylor and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atherosclerosis: Clinical Perspectives Through Imaging is aimed at practicing clinicians and relies on didactic tabular and bullet points and a host of fine imagery describing the common features of the imaging of atherosclerosis, enabling the reader to understand more about the advantages and limitations of each modality in investigating athersclosis. Edited by and contributed to by a host of international experts in cardiac imaging, this book is a must read by all who image the heart.
Book Synopsis Computed Tomography of the Coronary Arteries by : Mårten Sandstedt
Download or read book Computed Tomography of the Coronary Arteries written by Mårten Sandstedt and published by Linköping University Electronic Press. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computed tomography (CT) is an increasingly used modality for investigations of patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Technical advances could improve diagnostic accuracy and lead to clinical workflow improvements. Also, more prognostic information can optimize clinical follow-up strategies and treatments. The general aim of this thesis was to explore the use of CT for CAD investigations. Three studies aimed to examine new technologies, including the evaluation of an on-site, computed tomography-based fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) software (study I), the evaluation of an AI-based, calcium scoring computed tomography (CSCT) software (study III), and the evaluation of an photon-counting detector (PCD)-CT (study IV). One study aimed to evaluate the long-term prognostic value of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in symptomatic patients with no history of CAD (study II). The software evaluation studies (study I and III) and the prognostic study (study II) utilized CT data from clinical patients, while the PCD-CT evaluation study (study IV) used CT data from cadaveric specimens. The performances of both software programs were compared with standard references, being represented by fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurements (study I), and coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores from a semi-automatic software (study III), respectively. The PCD-CT performance on CAC quantification was compared with corresponding results from an energy integrating detector (EID)-CT, using micro-CT as the standard reference (study IV). The prognostic study merged registries to identify major adverse cardiac events (MACE), having a follow-up time of up to 7.5 years (study II). The CT-FFR and CSCT software correlation and agreement to corresponding standard references were good and excellent, respectively. Also, both software programs had time-saving potential (study I and III). The CAC quantification was more accurate using PCD-CT than EID-CT (study IV). The prognosis was excellent in patients with normal coronary arteries, and progressively impaired in non-obstructive and obstructive CAD (study II). The results in this thesis convey developmental, technical CT technology advances for CAD investigations. In addition, prognostic follow-up data is communicated. The results may benefit patients by an increased accuracy in the CT evaluation of CAD and can contribute to improve clinical follow-up strategies. Furthermore, the results suggest possibilities to improve the workflow in clinical radiology, which potentially could impact health care costs. Datortomografi (DT) är en kliniskt använd modalitet för utredning av misstänkt kranskärlsjukdom. För att förbättra framtida diagnostik, klinisk effektivitet och uppföljningsstrategier är det av stor vikt med teknisk vidareutveckling, och att erhålla relevant prognostisk information. Syftet med denna avhandling var att studera användandet av DT vid misstänkt kranskärlssjukdom. Tre studier syftade till att utvärdera nya tekniker, vilket innefattade utvärderingar av två nya mjukvaror samt en utvärdering av fotonräknar-DT (FR-DT). En studie syftade till att utvärdera det prognostiska värdet av DT kranskärl. Det första delarbetet utvärderade en mjukvara, som använde data från DT kranskärl för att beräkna tryckfall över misstänkta kranskärlsstenoser. Tiden för att erhålla tryckfallsmätningarna registrerades också. Resultaten av tryckfallsmätningarna jämfördes med en standardreferens, vilken utgjordes av invasiva, kateterburna tryckfallsregistreringar. Det andra delarbetet undersökte prognosen för patienter med olika fynd vid DT kranskärl. Genom registersamkörning erhölls data om kranskärlsrelaterad sjukdom med uppföljningstid på upp till 7.5 år. Det tredje delarbetet utvärderade en AI-mjukvara som utförde automatiska mätningar av kranskärlskalk, baserat på kliniskt utförda DT-undersökningar för detta ändamål (calcium scoring). Tiden för att erhålla mätningarna registrerades också. Resultaten jämfördes med en standardreferens, vilken utgjordes av en konventionell, semi-automatisk metod. Det fjärde delarbetet utvärderade förmågan att kvantifiera kranskärlskalk från avlidna med FRDT. Bilder från både FR-DT och DT användes för kvantifiering av kalkvolym och jämfördes med en standardreferens, vilken utgjordes av micro-DT. Korrelationen och överenstämmelsen mellan mjukvarorna och standardreferenserna var god för tryckfallberäkningarna över kranskärlsförträngningar, och mycket god för AI-baserad mätning av kranskärlskalk. Båda mjukvarorna hade tidsbesparande potential. För patienter med normala kranskärl var prognosen utmärkt, men den försämrades med ökad grad av kranskärlssjukdom. Användande av FR-DT bidrog till en bättre noggrannhet än DT vid kvantifiering av kranskärlskalk. Avhandlingen förmedlar värdet av teknisk utveckling vid utredning med DT för misstänkt kranskärlssjukdom. Dessutom presenteras nya, prognostiska data. Resultaten kan gynna patienten genom skärpt diagnostik och mer effektiva utredningar, vilket kan ge framtida ekonomiska effekter. Därtill kan de prognostiska resultaten bidra till förbättrade, kliniska uppföljningsstrategier.
