Cardiac CT and MR for Adult Congenital Heart Disease

This book highlights the advantages of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) cardiac imaging for the diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) in adults, focusing on the complementary collaboration between the two modalities that is possible.

This is the first major textbook to address both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) cardiac imaging of adults for the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart disease (CHD). Since the introduction of faster CT scanners, there has been tremendous advancement in the diagnosis of CHD in adults. This is mostly due to the higher spatial resolution of CT compared to MR, which enables radiologists to create more detailed visualizations of cardiac anatomic structures, leading to the discovery of anomalous pathologies often missed by conventional MR imaging. This book is unique in highlighting the advantages of both CT and MR for the diagnosis of CHD in adults, focusing on the complementary collaboration between the two modalities that is possible. Chapters include discussions of case examples, clinical data, MR and CT image findings, and correlative cadaveric pictures. The chapters focus not only on the diagnosis of the primary problem, but also give readers informationon visual clues to look for that often reveal associated pathologies. This book appeals primarily to diagnostic and interventional radiologists, as well as cardiologists and interventional cardiologists.

Combines computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (CT) cardiac images to show comprehensive approach to diagnosing congenital heart disease in adults Includes extensive CT and MR images, full color anatomic illustrations, and correlative cadaveric pictures? Written by leading authorities in the field

Autorentext
Farhood Saremi, MD, is Professor or Radiology in the Department of Radiology at Keck Hospital, University of Southern California. He received his medical degree from and competed his radiology residency at the University of Tehran where he subsequently served as Assistant Professor of Radiology. Upon moving to the United States, Dr. Saremi completed a radiology residency at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and fellowships in neuroradiology and body imaging. He has previously served a joint appointment of Professor of Radiology and Medicine at the University of California, Irvine, as well as Chief of Cardiothoracic Section. To further his specialization in noninvasive cardiovascular imaging, Dr. Saremi completed subspecialty fellowships in Cardiovascular MRI at Duke Medical Center and Cardiovascular CT at University of California, Irvine.

Klappentext

This book is a state-of-the art reference that presents computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) cardiac imaging for the diagnosis and treatment planning of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). It highlights the advantages of CT and MR in the management of ACHD, focusing on the complementary collaboration between these two modalities where possible. CT and MR aids in the evaluation of cardiac anatomy and function, leading to the demonstration of the full spectrum of abnormalities in complex cardiac malformations and the discovery of anomalous pathologies missed by other imaging techniques.

The book includes coverage of these topics:

· Basic principles and techniques of CT and MR for ACHD

· Common congenital heart problems in adults such as intracardiac shunts, right and left ventricular outflow tract abnormalities, repaired tetraology of Fallot, cardiomyopathies, aortic arch maldevelopement, anomalous venous return,and coronary vessel anomalies

· Special considerations such as surgical management of adult patients with congenital heart disease, MRI in repaired congenital heart disease, virtual surgery in congenital heart disease, and cardiac MR in patients with implantable arrhythmia devices

Featuring over 500 CT and MR cross-sectional and post-processed images, full color anatomic illustrations, and correlative cadaveric picture, this book is a valuable resource for radiologists, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, and cardiothoracic surgeons.

Inhalt

1. Classification and Epidemiology.- 2. Embryology.- 3. Cardiac MRI Examination: An Overview.- 4. Magnetic Resonance Angiography.- 5. Principles of CT Imaging.- Echocardiographic Imaging in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.- 6. Echocardiographic Imaging in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.- 7. Right Ventricle Outflow Tract.- 8. Left Ventricular Outflow Tract.- 9. Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot.- 10. Transposition of the Great Arteries.- 11. Univentricular Heart.- 12. Visceroatrial Situs in Congenital Heart Disease.- 13. Cardiac Shunts: ASD, VSD, PDA.- 14. Atrioventricular Septal Defects.- 15. Ebstein Anomaly.- 16. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.- 17. The Right Myocardium.- 18. CT in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease.- 19. Surgical Considerations in Adult Patients with Congenital Heart Disease.- 20. MRI in Repaired Congenital Heart Disease.- 21. Cardiac CT and MR Evaluation of the Adult Fontan Patient.- 22. Transcatheter Interventions in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.- 23. Virtual Surgery in Congenital Heart Disease.- 24. Aortic Arch Anomalies.- 25. Pulmonary Hypertension in Congenital Heart Disease.- 26. Congenital Thoracic Venous Anomalies.- 27. Coronary Artery Anomalies.- 28. Coronary Veins.- 29. Congenital Pericardial Anomalies.- 30. Extracardiac Complications.- 31. Cardiac MR in Patients with Implantable Arrhythmia Devices.