دانلود کتاب انجمن اروپایی قلب و عروق سری اولیور

Since the introduction of computed tomography (CT) in 969 by Sir Godfrey Hounsfield, this technology has evolved at a breathtaking pace to become a cornerstone of non- invasive imaging in clinical practice. A giant leap was realized with the introduction of multislice CT scanners with short rotation times and the necessary spatial and temporal resolution to resolve the smallest, moving parts of cardiac anatomy: the coronary arteries. Supported by further technological refinements, clinical trial evidence, and guideline recommendations, cardiac CT, and, foremost, coronary CT angiography (CCTA), has been embraced as an indispensable noninvasive cardiac imaging modality and an important first- line test for coronary artery disease. Recently, the potential of cardiac CT has become evident in the diagnosis and guidance of treatment in a variety of other cardiac pathologies beyond coronary artery disease, including valvular disease, atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias, endocarditis, cardiac masses, cardiomyopathies, and others. On these grounds, the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) has declared that one of their foremost priorities is to facilitate education and training in cardiovascular CT through teaching courses, congresses, and a structured certification programme (see Chapter 4.). This handbook represents an important step towards the dissemination of skills and knowledge in cardiovascular CT. It is conceived as a concise and practical companion, to benefit students, trainees, or advanced users (cardiologists, radiologists, cardiac surgeons, and technicians) in their everyday practice. Four broad sections cover the technical aspects and physical background, coronary indications (e.g. CCTA, atherosclerosis imaging, stents and bypasses, and functional CT imaging), non- coronary indications (CT for valve disease, infective endocarditis, CT of the left atrium, congenital heart disease, cardiac masses, extracardiac findings, etc.), and, finally, training and competence in cardiac CT. The handbook features short chapters, enriched with plenty of illustrations, tables, and condensed summaries, which facilitate rapid and intuitive access. We believe that among the many textbooks available, our handbook fills an important gap, and hope that it will find its way into the pockets of many practitioners’ lab coats. Since the introduction of computed tomography (CT) in 969 by Sir Godfrey Hounsfield, this technology has evolved at a breathtaking pace to become a cornerstone of non- invasive imaging in clinical practice. A giant leap was realized with the introduction of multislice CT scanners with short rotation times and the necessary spatial and temporal resolution to resolve the smallest, moving parts of cardiac anatomy: the coronary arteries. Supported by further technological refinements, clinical trial evidence, and guideline recommendations, cardiac CT, and, foremost, coronary CT angiography (CCTA), has been embraced as an indispensable noninvasive cardiac imaging modality and an important first- line test for coronary artery disease. Recently, the potential of cardiac CT has become evident in the diagnosis and guidance of treatment in a variety of other cardiac pathologies beyond coronary artery disease, including valvular disease, atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias, endocarditis, cardiac masses, cardiomyopathies, and others. On these grounds, the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) has declared that one of their foremost priorities is to facilitate education and training in cardiovascular CT through teaching courses, congresses, and a structured certification programme (see Chapter 4.). This handbook represents an important step towards the dissemination of skills and knowledge in cardiovascular CT. It is conceived as a concise and practical companion, to benefit students, trainees, or advanced users (cardiologists, radiologists, cardiac surgeons, and technicians) in their everyday practice. Four broad sections cover the technical aspects and physical background, coronary indications (e.g. CCTA, atherosclerosis imaging, stents and bypasses, and functional CT imaging), non- coronary indications (CT for valve disease, infective endocarditis, CT of the left atrium, congenital heart disease, cardiac masses, extracardiac findings, etc.), and, finally, training and competence in cardiac CT. The handbook features short chapters, enriched with plenty of illustrations, tables, and condensed summaries, which facilitate rapid and intuitive access. We believe that among the many textbooks available, our handbook fills an important gap, and hope that it will find its way into the pockets of many practitioners’ lab coats.