Multidetector computed tomography in the preoperative assessment of cardiac surgery patients

Nila J Akhtar; Alan H Markowitz; Robert C Gilkeson

doi:10.1016/j.rcl.2009.09.002

Multidetector computed tomography in the preoperative assessment of cardiac surgery patients

Radiol Clin North Am. 2010 Jan;48(1):117-39. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2009.09.002.

Authors

Nila J Akhtar¹, Alan H Markowitz, Robert C Gilkeson

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, University Hospitals, Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.

PMID: 19995632
DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2009.09.002

Abstract

The expanding imaging capabilities of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) have made it an important part of the preoperative assessment of the cardiac surgery patient. Ever decreasing imaging times, superior spatial resolution, and the 3-dimensional capabilities of MDCT improve diagnosis and enhance surgical planning. Understanding the imaging advantages of MDCT enable improved outcomes in this important patient population.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
Cardiac Surgical Procedures*
Contrast Media / administration & dosage
Coronary Angiography / methods
Coronary Artery Bypass
Electrocardiography
Heart / diagnostic imaging*
Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
Heart Valves / diagnostic imaging
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
Pericardium / diagnostic imaging
Preoperative Care / methods*
Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

Contrast Media