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Table of Contents: “…Introduction to CT scan and MRI -- Anomalous systemic venous connections -- Anomalous pulmonary venous connections -- Atrial septal defect -- Unroofed coronary sinus -- Atrioventricular septal defect -- Ventricular septal defect -- Tetralogy of Fallot -- Tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve -- Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum -- Ebstein's anomaly -- Patent ductus arteriosus -- Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction -- Aortic coarctation -- Aortic arch interruption -- Complete transposition of the great arteries -- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome -- Cor triatriatrum -- Tricuspid atresia -- Single ventricle -- Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect -- Truncus arteriosus -- Aortopulmonary window -- Anomalous pulmonary arteries -- Anomalous coronary arteries -- Double outlet right ventricle -- Chapter 3.26 Double discordance -- Isomerism -- Slings and rings.…”

Table of Contents: “…Intro; Foreword to the Series; Preface; Contents; 1: Diagnostic Tools inACS: CT Scan, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, andExploratory Laparotomy; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 CT Scanning; 1.2.1 Perforated Gastroduodenal Ulcers; 1.2.2 Cholecystitis; 1.2.3 Choledocholithiasis; 1.2.4 Pancreatitis; 1.2.5 Small Bowel Obstruction; 1.2.6 Mesenteric Ischemia; 1.2.7 Appendicitis; 1.2.7.1 Diverticulitis; 1.3 Diagnostic Laparoscopy; 1.4 Exploratory Laparotomy; References; 2: Hepatic Trauma; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Diagnostic Imaging in Liver Trauma; 2.2.1 FAST; 2.3 Noncontrast CT.…”

Table of Contents: “…Spine title: Fourth-generation CT scanning.…”

Table of Contents: “…Generation of Material Twin using Micro CT Scanning -- 3. Experimental Techniques for Reinforcement Characterization -- 4. …”

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to the basics of brain CT scan -- Head injury -- Brain haemorrhage and infarction : stroke -- Hydrocephalus -- Tumours and infections (SOL) -- Advanced uses of brain CT scan.…”

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to the basics of brain CT scan -- Head injury -- Brain haemorrhage and infarction? …”

Table of Contents: “…Eibel -- Interventional -- 20. Role of Real-Time (CT Fluoroscopy) in Multislice Helical Scanning / K. …”

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Table of Contents: “…Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Contributors; Part I: Radiotherapy Planning in Oncology: Science and Practice; 1: Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 EBRT Planning Process; 1.3 Role of PET/CT in RT Planning; 1.4 PET-MRI; References; Part II: PET/CT in Radiotherapy Planning -- Technical and Practical Aspects; 2: Instrumentation; References; 3: Patient Preparation; 3.1 Patient Positioning; 3.2 Other Considerations; References; 4: Data Acquisition, Reconstruction and Transfer; 4.1 PET Acquisition and Reconstruction: Standard Options in PET Scanning.…”

Table of Contents: “…Basics of CT Scanning and Issues Relevant to Hybrid Imaging -- 5. …”

Table of Contents: “…Simultaneous evaluation of anatomic and metabolic information about normal and abnormal processes addresses complex clinical questions and raises the level of confidence of the scan interpretation. Extensively illustrated with high-resolution PET/MRI, PET/CT and SPECT/CT images, this atlas provides precise morphologic information for the whole body as well as for specific regions such as the head and neck, abdomen, and musculoskeletal system. …”

Table of Contents: “…Special Features: Full discussion of how to begin, including indications and contraindications, patient preparation, CT examination techniques, and patient risk profile; strategies for data analysis and clinical interpretation, including 2D and 3D applications ("virtual" visualization), polyp measurement, and computer-assisted detection of polyps; informative, point-by-point sections on clinical findings, starting with normal anatomy of the colon and moving on to common diseases, postoperative conditions, pitfalls and artifacts, and extracolonic involvement; more than 400 brilliant, fully labeled illustrations (176 in full-color), including normal CT scans and 2D and 3D reconstructions that demonstrate diagnostic criteria, possible differential diagnoses, and disease states; guidelines for standardizing reports and documenting findings; tips for setting up a virtual colonoscopy service in your clinic or practice"--Provided by publisher.…”

Table of Contents: “…Musculoskeletal system -- Urinary system -- Digestive system -- Male reproductive system -- Female reproductive system -- Circulatory system -- Lymphatic systems -- Male pelvis and abdomen fully labelled CT scans -- Female pelvis and abdomen fully labelled CT scans -- Common pelvis and abdomen tumour pathology CT appearance -- Self-test questions -- Thorax. …”

Table of Contents: “…Section IV. Technique / CT and CT Angiography - Basics / Erica Maffei, Chiara Martini and Filippo Cademartiri -- CT of the Heart: Scan Technique / Erica Maffei, Chiara Martini and Filippo Cademartiri -- Patient Preparation for Cardiac CT / Erica Maffei, Chiara Martini and Filippo Cademartiri -- Contrast Material Administration in Cardiac CT / Erica Maffei, Chiara Martini and Filippo Cademartiri -- Principles of Cardiac CT Scan Protocol Optimization / Erica Maffei, Chiara Martini and Filippo Cademartiri -- Management of Radiation Dose in Cardiac CT / Erica Maffei, Chiara Martini and Filippo Cademartiri -- Artifacts in Cardiac CT / Roberto Malagò, Andrea Pezzato, Camilla Barbiani, Ugolino Alfonsi and Erica Maffei, et al.…”

Table of Contents: “…Slice-by-slice descriptions are provided of anatomical structures as visualized on CT scans obtained in PET/CT studies. The CT findings that may be detected while reviewing PET/CT scans of various body regions and conditions are then illustrated and fully described. …”

Table of Contents: “…Comparison between Micro-CT and High Resolution CT Scan of Temporal Bone.…”

Table of Contents: “…3.6 Management of CUP Patients Who Do Not Fall into Any Specific SubsetReferences; 4: Radiological Imaging in Cancer of Unknown Primary; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Ultrasound; 4.3 Computed Tomography (CT); 4.4 MRI; 4.5 Radionuclide Bone Scan; 4.6 Limitations of Anatomical Imaging; 4.7 Terminology; 4.8 Multimodality Imaging and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Approach; 4.9 Role of Imaging in Investigations and Management; 4.10 Goals of a Standard CUP Workup; 4.11 Biopsy and Histology: Important Considerations; 4.12 Pearls and Pitfalls; References.…”

Table of Contents: “…This book offers assistance to medical practitioners in understanding various advantages of PET-CT in single scan as compared to different modalities for diagnosis as well as oncologists dealing with concurrent malignant and non-malignant conditions, students, and interns.…”

Table of Contents: “…Sangiorgi -- CT angiography of coronary stents / Marcello De Santis and Paolo Pavone -- X-ray exposure in coronary CT angiography / Paolo Pavone -- Use of MSCT scanning in the emergency-room evaluation of patients with chest pain / Giulio Speciale and Vincenzo Pasceri -- Current recommendations for coronary CT angiography / Massimo Fioranelli and Francesca Sbandi -- Prognostic value of coronary CT / Massimo Fioranelli and Antonio Lucifero.…”

Table of Contents: “…Practical Radiation Dose and Practical Radiation Protection Considerations / Joanne Sil, Euclid Seeram -- Optimal Utilization of Imaging Parameters in CT Scanning: Uses of CT in Radionuclide Imaging - Different Manufacturer Approaches / Lynn Bateman, Joanne Sil -- Imaging Principles. …”

Table of Contents: “…Thanks to the improved scanning speed, power boost tubes, and increased-width detectors, the latest CT technology delivers greater coverage, better spatial and temporal resolution, and functional information on cardiac diseases. …”

Table of Contents: “…Hill -- Scan techniques for cardiac and coronary artery imaging with multislice CT / Bernd M. …”

Table of Contents: “…Technical background -- 2. Electron beam CT of the heart / David G. Hill -- 3. Scan techniques for cardiac and coronary artery imaging with multislice CT / Bernd M. …”

Table of Contents: “…Divided into two parts, this book discusses various aspects of bone SPECT-CT of ankle and foot. The first part is dedicated to foot and ankle pathology and concisely presents those disorders most frequently detected with a bone scan. …”

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Table of Contents: “…This book covers complex applications such as CT cardiac imaging and dual-source dual-energy CT scanning as well as the pitfalls.…”

Table of Contents: “…Part I: Basics -- CMR -- Cardiac Embryology -- Cross Sectional Imaging Atlas -- Technical Aspects of Pediatric Cardiac CT -- Scan Techniques for Pediatric Cardiac MRI -- Sequential Segmental Approach to CHD -- Part II: Imaging in Congenital Heart Disease -- Congenital Aortic Anomalies -- Vascular Rings and Slings -- Radiological Review of Coronary Artery Anomalies -- Imaging in Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect -- Congenital Pulmonary Venous Anomalies -- CT and MRI of Simple Cardiovascular Shunts -- Ebstein Anomaly -- Pre and Post Operative Imaging in Tetralogy of Fallot -- Double Outlet Right Ventricle : Morphology and Function -- Pre and Post Operative Imaging in Transposition of Great Arteries -- Imaging of Single Ventricle -- CT and MR Imaging in Post Operative CHD -- Valvular Heart Disease -- Part III : Special Topics in CHD -- Techniques and Clinical Applications of Phase Contrast MRI in CHD -- Imaging of Pulmonary Hypertension in Congenital Heart Disease -- CT Versus MRI in Congenital Heart Disease -- Echocardiography for Congenital Heart Disease -- Fundamental Approach -- 3D Prototyping -- Technology and Applications for CHD -- Radiation issues in Pediatric Cardiac CT Imaging.…”

Table of Contents: “…Basic Principles of Spiral CT / Sandy A. Napel -- 2. Pharmacokinetics of Contrast Enhancement in Body CT: Implications for Spiral (Helical) Scanning / Paul M. …”

Table of Contents: “…Rubin -- 4. Subsecond Spiral CT Scanning: Clinical Applications with Emphasis on 3D Imaging / Elliot K. …”

Table of Contents: “…Computed tomorgraphy: overview -- Cardiovascular computed tomography: current and future scanning system design -- Radiation safety: radiation dosimetry and CT dose reduction techniques -- Assessment of cardiovascular calcium: interpretatin, prognostic value, and relationship to lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors -- Natural history and impact of interventions on coronary calcium -- The aorta and great vessels -- Methodology for CCTA image acquisition -- Postprocessing and reconstruction techniques for the coronary arteries -- Coronary CT angiography: native vessels -- Coronary angiography after revascularization -- Assessment of cardiac structure and function by computed tomography angiography -- Perfusion and delayed enhancement imaging -- Pericardial/myocardial disease processes -- Computed tomography evaluation in valvular heart disease -- Assessment of cardiac and thoracic masses -- CT angiography of the peripheral arteries -- Aortic, renal, and carotid CT angiography -- Assessment of pulmonary vascular disease -- Comparative use of radionuclide stress testing, coronary artery calcium scanning, and noninvasive coronary angiography for diagnostic and prognostic cardiac assessment -- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging: overview of clinical applications -- Computed tomographic angiography in the assessment of congenital heart disease -- CT imaging: cardiac electrophysiology applications -- An interventionalist's perspective: diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases -- CCTA: cardiothoracic surgery applications -- Orientation and approach to cardiovascular images.…”

Table of Contents: “…Computed Tomography: Overview -- Cardiovascular Computed Tomography: Current and Future Scanning System Design -- Radiation Safety: Radiation Dosimetry and CT Dose Reduction Techniques -- Assessment of Cardiovascular Calcium: Interpretation, Prognostic Value, and Relationship to Lipids and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors -- Natural History and Impact of Interventions on Coronary Calcium -- The Aorta and Great Vessels -- Methodology for CCTA Image Acquisition -- Post processing and Reconstruction Techniques for the Coronary Arteries -- CTA Large Scale Trials -- Coronary CT Angiography: Native Vessels -- Coronary Angiography After Revascularization -- Assessment of Cardiac Structure and Function by Computed Tomography Angiography -- Perfusion and Delayed Enhancement Imaging -- Pericardial/Myocardial Disease Processes -- Computed Tomography Evaluation in Valvular Heart Disease -- Assessment of Cardiac and Thoracic Masses -- CT Angiography of the Peripheral Arteries -- Aortic, Renal, and Carotid CT Angiography -- Assessment of Pulmonary Vascular Disease -- Comparative Use of Radionuclide Stress Testing, Coronary Artery Calcium Scanning, and Noninvasive Coronary Angiography for Diagnostic and Prognostic Cardiac Assessment -- Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Overview of Clinical Applications -- Computed Tomographic Angiography in the Assessment of Congenital Heart Disease -- CT Imaging: Cardiac Electrophysiology Applications -- An Interventionalist's Perspective: Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease -- CCTA: Cardiothoracic Surgery Applications -- Cardiac CT in the Emergency Room -- Orientation and Approach to Cardiovascular Images.…”

Table of Contents: “…Fundamentals of PET and PET/CT imaging / Sandip Basu ... [et al.] -- Positron emission tomography findings in clinical mimics of lymphoma / Jeanny B. …”

Table of Contents: “…Fishman -- 29. Multidetector CT and the Future of CT Scanning: The Coming Revolution in Workflow and Process Design / Elliot K. …”

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Table of Contents: “…Role of PET scanning in radiotherapy -- Potential of PET in oncology and radiotherapy -- Experience of PET for target localisation in radiation oncology -- Use of combined PET/CT images for radiotherapy planning: initial experiences in lung cancer -- PET for response assessment in oncology: radiotherapy and chemotherapy -- Potential of PET to increase understanding of the biological basis of tumour and normal tissue response to radiotherapy.…”

Table of Contents: “…Encompassing a wide and varied range of fields such as oncology, inflammatory, immunology, anatomic variants etc., Positron Emission Tomography with Computed Tomography (PET/CT) will help those beginning their practice, and may even be useful to veterans of the field whose scope of practice has been limited to more common indications of an FDG-PET scan.…”

Table of Contents: “…There are also several de-identified CT scans that allow the reader to test his or her skills. …”

Table of Contents: “…Cover -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Basic Principles of CT Imaging -- 1.2 Established Imaging Modalities for Cardiac Imaging -- 1.2.1 Invasive Imaging -- 1.2.2 Non-invasive Imaging -- 1.3 Clinical Goals for CT in the Diagnosis of Cardiac and Thoracic Diseases -- 1.3.1 Coronary Artery Disease -- 1.3.2 Other Cardiac Diseases -- 1.3.3 Diseases of the Thoracic Vessels -- 1.4 The History and Evolution of CT in Cardiac Imaging -- 1.4.1 Principles and Applications of Electron-Beam CT -- 1.4.2 Cardiac Imaging with Conventional Mechanical CT -- References -- 2 Cardiac and Cardiothoracic Anatomy in CT -- 2.1 Topography -- 2.2 Standard Views -- 2.3 Coronary Arteries and Veins -- 2.4 Pericardium -- 2.5 Cardiac Chambers -- 2.6 Cardiac Valves -- 2.7 Great Vessels -- References -- 3 Multi-slice CT Technology -- 3.1 Evolution from 1 to 64 Slices -- 3.2 Principles of Multi-slice CT System Design -- 3.3 Multi-slice CT Acquisition and Reconstruction for Body Imaging -- 3.3.1 Definition of the Pitch -- 3.3.2 The Cone-Angle Problem in Multi-slice CT -- 3.3.3 Multi-slice Spiral Reconstruction Neglecting the Cone-Beam Geometry -- 3.3.4 Multi-slice Spiral Reconstruction with Cone-Beam Algorithms -- References -- 4 Principles of Multi-slice Cardiac CT Imaging -- 4.1 Basic Performance Requirements for CT Imaging of the Heart -- 4.2 CT Imaging with Optimized Temporal Resolution: The Principle of Half-Scan Reconstruction -- 4.3 Prospectively ECG-Triggered Multi-slice CT -- 4.4 Retrospectively ECG-Gated Multi-slice CT -- 4.4.1 Multi-slice Cardiac Spiral Reconstruction -- 4.4.2 ECG-Gated Multi-slice Spiral Acquisition -- 4.4.3 Segmented Cardiac Reconstruction Algorithms -- 4.4.4 Cardiac Cone-Beam Reconstruction Algorithms -- 4.4.5 ECG-Gated Spiral Scanning with Increased Volume Speed -- 4.5 Synchronization with the ECG and Cardiac Motion -- 4.5.1 ECG-Based Phase Selection -- 4.5.2 The Pros and Cons of ECG Gating and ECG Triggering -- 4.5.3 Alternative Cardiac-Motion Gating Approaches -- 4.6 Radiation Exposure Considerations -- 4.6.1 Principles of Radiation Dose Measurement in CT -- 4.6.2 Radiation Exposure for Selected Cardiac Examination Protocols -- 4.6.3 Exposure Reduction with ECG-Gated Tube-Current Modulation -- 4.6.4 Optimization for Different Patient Sizes -- 4.6.5 Optimization of Contrast-to-Noise Ratio -- References -- 5 Clinical Examination Protocols with 4- to 64-Slice CT -- 5.1 Quantification of Coronary Artery Calcification -- 5.2 CT Angiography of the Cardiac Anatomy and Coronary Arteries -- 5.3 Cardiac Function Imaging -- 5.4 Cardiothoracic Examination Protocols -- References -- 6 Image Visualization and Post-processing Techniques -- 6.1 Trans-axial Image Slices -- 6.2 Multi-planar Reformation -- 6.3 Maximum-Intensity Projection -- 6.4 Volume-Rendering Technique -- 6.5 Vessel Segmentation and Vessel Analysis -- 6.6 Four-Dimensional Visualization and Functional Parameter Assessment -- 6.7 Myocardial Perfusion Evaluation -- 6.8 Quantification of Coron.…”

Table of Contents: “…Principles, design, and operation of multi-slice CT -- PET imaging basics -- Design and operation of combined PET-CT scanners -- CT-based attenuation correction for PET -- Technical artifacts in PET-CT imaging -- Quantitation of PET data in clinical practice -- Patient preparation and management -- Radiation protection of technologists and ancillary personnel -- Application of CT contrast agents in PET-CT imaging -- Performance, interpretation, and reporting of PET-CT scans for body oncology imaging -- Pediatric management and preparation in PET-CT -- PET-CT in radiation treatment planning -- Probability and the principles of diagnostic certainty in medical imaging -- Principles of medical imaging in the diagnosis and staging of the cancer patient -- Principles of PET in cancer treatment for the assessment of chemotherapy and radiotherapy response and for radiotherapy treatment planning -- PET-CT imaging of lung cancer -- PET-CT of esophageal cancer -- PET-CT of head and neck cancers -- PET-CT of thyroid cancer -- PET-CT in breast cancer -- PET-CT in colorectal carcinoma -- PET-CT imaging of lymphoma -- PET-CT imaging in multiple myeloma, solitary plasmacytoma, and related plasma cell dyscrasias -- PET-CT of melanoma -- PET-CT of ovarian cancer -- PET-CT of cervical and uterine cancer -- PET-CT of testicular malignancies -- PET-CT in pediatric malignancies -- PET-CT of renal cell carcinoma -- PET-CT in soft tissue malignancies -- PET-CT of pancreatic cancer -- PET-CT of bone metastases.…”

Table of Contents: “…It particularly highlights the scanning procedure, which represents the most crucial step in micro CT, and discusses in detail the reconstruction process and the artifacts related to the scanning processes, as well as the imaging software used in analysis,. …”

Table of Contents: “…High quality CT and MRI scans show multiple typical and distinguishing images for each entity. …”

Table of Contents: “…More recently, there has been a renewed interest in exploring the energy information in CT imaging using multispectral scans. A number of commercial scanners are available to acquire dual-energy scan data for a range of clinical applications. …”

Table of Contents: “…Guidance is also provided on the reporting of PET-CT scans in post-therapy scenarios. The second part of the book describes and illustrates the use of PET-CT with FDG and other tracers to assess the treatment response of malignancies at different anatomic sites. …”

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Table of Contents: “…Introduction; MDCT: Technical Principles and Future Trends; Contrast Medium Administration and Scan Timing for MDCT; Introduction; Imaging Benign and Metastatic Liver Tumors with MDCT; MDCT of Primary Liver Malignancy; MDCT of the Pancreas; Abdominal Imaging: Use of High-Concentration Contrast Media; Introduction; Essentials of Contrast Medium Delivery for CT Angiography; Current and Future Indications of Cardiac MDCT; Abdominal Aorta, Renal Arteries and Run-Off Vessels; MDCT for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism: Have We Reached Our Goal?…”

Table of Contents: “…Contrast medium administration and scan timing for MDCT / Jay P. Heiken and Kyongtae T. …”