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Computed tomography (CT) now offers non-invasive myocardial characterization and quantification. Cardiac CT provides an alternative when other imaging is not feasible, highlighting its growing role in clinical practice.

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  • Radiology

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  • Recent advancements in computed tomography (CT) technology have enabled non-invasive myocardial characterization and quantification.
  • Cardiac CT serves as a valuable alternative imaging modality when cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and echocardiography are contraindicated, non-diagnostic, or inconclusive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current and potential future applications of cardiac CT for myocardial characterization.
  • To summarize key techniques including late enhancement, extracellular volume quantification, and strain analysis.
  • To identify areas for future research to integrate CT-based myocardial characterization into routine clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and technological developments in cardiac CT.
  • Summary of established and emerging CT techniques for myocardial tissue characterization.
  • Analysis of the diagnostic capabilities and limitations of cardiac CT compared to other modalities.

Main Results:

  • Cardiac CT is increasingly feasible for detailed myocardial assessment.
  • Techniques like late enhancement, extracellular volume quantification, and strain analysis are being adapted for CT.
  • CT offers a viable alternative for patients unable to undergo MRI or echocardiography.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac CT is emerging as a powerful tool for non-invasive myocardial characterization.
  • Further research is needed to fully establish CT's role in routine clinical workflows for myocardial assessment.
  • CT has the potential to expand diagnostic capabilities in cardiovascular imaging.