Computed Tomography of the Coronary Arteries

By Pim J. de Feyter

Book Overview

In 1995 the first report about non-invasive coronary imaging with electron beam computed tomography was published. Since then computed tomography (CT) is rapidly emerging as a non-invasive diagnostic technique to reliably visualize the coronary arteries. CT has the potential to identify obstructive and non-obstructive coronary atherosclerosis and is able to non-invasively assess the coronary plaque burden. In addition, CT can also assess the type of plaque (calcified, non-calcified or mixed) and its anatomic distribution on the coronary tree.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184184439x
• ISBN13: 9781841844398
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.8" x 8.5"