Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 2, 2026

In Vivo Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Structure, Function, Perfusion and Viability Using Cardiac Micro-computed Tomography
08:13

In Vivo Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Structure, Function, Perfusion and Viability Using Cardiac Micro-computed Tomography

Published on: February 16, 2016

21.6K

Assessment of the myocardium with cardiac computed tomography

Benjamin Clayton1, Carl Roobottom2, Gareth Morgan-Hughes3

  • 1Cardiology Department, X-Ray East, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth PL6 8DH, UK benjamin.clayton@nhs.net.

European Heart Journal. Cardiovascular Imaging
|March 1, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Cardiac computed tomography (CT) offers valuable insights into myocardial diseases, complementing cardiac magnetic resonance and echocardiography. This review explores CT

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Diagnostic Technology

Background:

  • Myocardial disease diagnosis and management are crucial for cardiologists.
  • Cardiac magnetic resonance and echocardiography are gold standards but have limitations.
  • Cardiac computed tomography (CT) is established for coronary artery disease (CAD) assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the value and limitations of CT in assessing myocardial pathology.
  • To highlight CT's role in myocardial sequelae of CAD and other cardiomyopathies.
  • To discuss current developments in CT for myocardial imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on cardiac computed tomography for myocardial disease.
  • Analysis of CT's capabilities in tissue characterization and spatial resolution.
  • Depiction of common findings in various cardiomyopathic diseases using CT.

Main Results:

  • CT provides excellent patient compatibility and tolerability.
  • CT offers high spatial resolution for detailed myocardial assessment.
  • CT demonstrates value in evaluating myocardial sequelae of CAD and other cardiomyopathies.

Conclusions:

  • CT is a valuable, complementary tool for myocardial disease imaging.
  • CT's strengths include patient tolerance and high resolution.
  • Further developments are enhancing CT's role in cardiology.

Keywords:
CardiomyopathiesCardiovascular diseasesEchocardiographyMagnetic resonance imagingTomography, X-ray computed

More Related Videos

Tissue Preparation Techniques for Contrast-Enhanced Micro Computed Tomography Imaging of Large Mammalian Cardiac Models with Chronic Disease12:15

Tissue Preparation Techniques for Contrast-Enhanced Micro Computed Tomography Imaging of Large Mammalian Cardiac Models with Chronic Disease

Published on: February 8, 2022

4.9K
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques06:29

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques

Published on: June 11, 2019

10.4K

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT01:28

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT

Cardiac computed tomography (CT) scanning is an advanced cardiac imaging technique that utilizes CT technology, with or without intravenous (IV) contrast, to produce accurate cross-sectional virtual slices of specific areas of the heart, coronary circulation, and major blood vessels such as the aorta, pulmonary veins, and arteries. The computer processes these slices to generate three-dimensional images. Multidetector CT (MDCT) is a rapid form of CT scanning that captures multiple slices...
671
Computed Tomography01:10

Computed Tomography

Tomography refers to imaging by sections. Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses computers to analyze several cross-sectional X-rays to reveal minute details about structures in the body.
The technique was invented in the 1970s and is based on the principle that as X-rays pass through the body, they are absorbed or reflected at different levels. In the technique, a patient lies on a motorized platform while a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanner rotates...
7.6K
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT01:25

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT

Calcium-Scoring CT ScanA calcium-scoring CT scan, also known as coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan, detects calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. This test assesses the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to cardiovascular events such as angina, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest.A calcium-scoring CT scan is generally recommended for individuals at intermediate risk of CAD without symptoms. It includes:Men aged 40-75 and women aged 50-75: Especially those with a...
973
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography01:17

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography

Cardiac imaging studies encompass a wide range of noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques designed to visualize the heart's structure and function in detail. One such technique is echocardiography, which uses high-frequency ultrasound waves to produce detailed images of the heart, known as echocardiograms.
Indications: Echocardiography is utilized to diagnose heart failure, valve disorders, and myocardial infarction. It also assesses cardiac structures' size, shape, and motion,...
1.0K
Acute Coronary Syndrome III: Diagnostic Studies01:30

Acute Coronary Syndrome III: Diagnostic Studies

Diagnosing acute coronary syndrome or ACS begins with a thorough patient history. Notable symptoms include central, crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, neck, jaw, or back, along with shortness of breath, sweating (diaphoresis), nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and palpitations.It is crucial to note any history of cardiac illnesses and assess risk factors, including age, gender, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and a sedentary lifestyle.During physical examination, vital...
495
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System IV: CMRI01:21

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System IV: CMRI

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, or CMRI, is a non-invasive diagnostic test that employs a magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to create precise images of the heart and arteries. It provides comprehensive information about cardiac anatomy, function, perfusion, and tissue characterization without ionizing radiation.IndicationsCMRI diagnoses various heart conditions, including tissue damage from heart attacks, ischemic heart disease, myocarditis, aortic issues (tears, aneurysms,...
541