This book is a detailed guide to cardiac CT, highlighting its evolution from a technology-centric to a patient-centric approach. It covers current applications, advanced visualization techniques, and the role of AI in enhancing diagnostics. This second edition serves as a valuable resource for both beginners and experts in medical imaging.
Focusing on advanced imaging techniques, this comprehensive issue delves into coronary artery disease and the myocardial ischemic cascade. It features articles on CT imaging of coronary plaques, the clinical application of coronary CT angiography, and methods for assessing the functional relevance of coronary artery disease. Additionally, it covers cardiovascular MRI techniques for ischemic heart disease evaluation, including stress cardiac MRI and tissue characterization of the left ventricular myocardium, providing insights into both current practices and emerging clinical utilities.