Establishment of diagnostic reference levels in cardiac computed tomography
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12711
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to determine diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for cardiac computed tomography (CCT) in Jordan. Volume computed tomography dose index (CTDIvol) and dose–length product (DLP) were collected from 228 CCTs… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; reference levels; cardiac computed; dlp ... See more keywords
Three‐dimensional cardiac computed tomography compared with autopsied material for the assessment of the mitral valve
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DOI: 10.1002/ca.23967
Abstract: To compare the morphometrical features of non‐diseased mitral valves imaged in three‐dimensional (3D) cardiac computed tomography with those analyzed macroscopically in autopsied healthy human hearts. A total of 51 cardiac computed tomography scans and 120… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; valve; mitral valve; cardiac computed ... See more keywords
The relationship between cardio‐ankle vascular index and subclinical atherosclerosis evaluated by cardiac computed tomographic angiography
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DOI: 10.1002/clc.22695
Abstract: The cardio‐ankle vascular index (CAVI) is a new noninvasive index to evaluate arterial stiffness. We investigated whether CAVI can predict severity, extent, and burden of coronary artery disease by comparing results with cardiac computed tomographic… read more here.
Keywords: index; cardio ankle; vascular index; cardiac computed ... See more keywords
Emerging role of cardiac computed tomography in heart failure
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DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.12479
Abstract: Despite medical advancements, the prognosis of patients with heart failure remains poor. While echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging remain at the forefront of diagnosing and monitoring patients with heart failure, cardiac computed tomography (CT)… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac computed; patients heart; heart; heart failure ... See more keywords
Cardiac computed tomography-derived myocardial tissue characterization after anthracycline treatment.
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DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.13867
Abstract: AIMS Understanding cardiac function after anthracycline administration is very important from the perspective of preventing the onset of heart failure. Although cardiac magnetic resonance and echocardiography are recognized as the 'gold standard' for detecting cardiotoxicity,… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; tissue; anthracycline treatment; cardiac computed ... See more keywords
Comprehensive assessment of takotsubo cardiomyopathy by cardiac computed tomography
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DOI: 10.1007/s10140-018-1610-2
Abstract: Cardiac computed tomography (CT) now plays an important role in emergency settings because of its accessibility and fast acquisition time, which cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) cannot match. Although cardiac CT was originally conceived for… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac computed; computed tomography; comprehensive assessment; takotsubo cardiomyopathy ... See more keywords
Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Evaluation of Valvular Heart Disease in Transcatheter Interventions
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DOI: 10.1007/s11886-019-1241-6
Abstract: To establish the actual role of CT in the growing field of transcatheter valve interventions (THV). The development of empirical CT measurements, which are linked with outcomes. CT is a reliable technique for assessing risk… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; evaluation valvular; cardiac computed; valvular heart ... See more keywords
Comprehensive use of cardiac computed tomography to guide left ventricular lead placement in cardiac resynchronization therapy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.04.041
Abstract: Background Optimal lead positioning is an important determinant of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) response. Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate cardiac computed tomography (CT) selection of the optimal epicardial vein for left… read more here.
Keywords: target; resynchronization therapy; cardiac computed; placement ... See more keywords
Cardiac Computed Tomography for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Acquisition, Analysis, Advantages, and Limitations.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.iccl.2017.12.004
Abstract: Transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion is increasingly used for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. The technique has proven effective and safe in randomized trials and multiple observational studies. The procedure is challenging due to the… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; appendage occlusion; cardiac computed; atrial appendage ... See more keywords
Prognostic importance of left atrial size measured by non-contrast cardiac computed tomography - A DANCAVAS study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.12.029
Abstract: BACKGROUND Enlargement of left atrium (LA) is a valuable marker of cardiovascular events, and LA size is readily available while performing non-contrast cardiac computed tomography (NCCT) for preventive purposes. We aimed to evaluate the predictive… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; contrast cardiac; cardiac computed; size ... See more keywords
Asymptomatic large aortic root thrombus after left ventricular assist device implantation detected by cardiac computed tomography.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcct.2016.10.004
Abstract: A 65-year old male with past medical history of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction of 5e10% and chronic atrial fibrillation on anticoagulation, was admitted to our hospital due to repeated episodes of… read more here.
Keywords: tomography; computed tomography; cardiac computed; assist device ... See more keywords