Multidetector-Row CT Angiography (Electronic book text)

Multidetector-row CT has dramatically improved the results of computed tomography in all clinical applications, but its beneficial impact has been most striking in vascular imaging.; The simplicity of acquisition and the wide availability of equipment make this modality especially suitable for routine clinical application.; In this book the basic aspects of multidetector-row CT angiography are comprehensively reviewed.; Individual chapters are included on technical principles, image processing techniques and contrast agent administration.; All clinical applications are then discussed in depth, with lucid descriptions of the examination technique for particular clinical indications and of the findings that characterize specific diseases.; Limitations and advantages in comparison with other imaging modalities are considered.; A large number of high-quality black and white and color illustrations help to explain the clinical findings.