X-ray computed tomography of the heart

British Medical Bulletin
Nevin T WijesekeraSimon P G Padley

Abstract

Cardiac imaging is an emerging application of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT). This review summarizes the current capabilities, possible applications, limitations and developments of cardiac CT. Relevant publications in peer reviewed literature and national and international guidelines are used to discuss important issues in cardiac CT imaging. There is broad consensus that coronary CT angiography is indicated in patients with an intermediate pre-test probability of coronary artery disease (CAD) when other non-invasive tests have been equivocal. In this context, CT can reliably exclude significant CAD. Cardiac CT also has an established role in the evaluation of bypass grafts and suspected coronary anomalies. Radiation exposure from CT procedures remains a concern, although techniques are now available to reduce the X-ray dosage without significantly compromising the image quality. However, with the current level of knowledge, the cardiac CT examinations are not justified to screen for CAD in asymptomatic individuals. Neither is it considered appropriate in patients with a high pre-test probability of CAD, for whom invasive catheter coronary angiography is usually of more benefit. The ability to reconstruct the volumet...Continue Reading

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