Fast Computed Tomography for Quantitative Cardiac Analysis—State of the Art and Future Perspectives

ERIK L. RITMAN

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Abstract

Two fast computed tomographic scanners, designed primarily for imaging cardiac structures and function, have been in use since the early 1980s. The technical aspects of both systems have been described previously in detail, and a considerable body of scientific literature now documents the biomedical capabilities of these scanners. This review examines these biomedical capabilities as applied to quantitative analysis of the heart and pulmonary circulations. On the basis of this overview, some speculations about the current strengths and possible further developments of the fast computed tomographic approach in these applications are made.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1336-1349
Number of pages14
JournalMayo Clinic proceedings
Volume65
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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