Beyond the Coronary Arteries: Evolving Applications of Multi-detector Cardiac Computed Tomography in the Assessment of Non-coronary Structures

Abstract

<p>Beyond the assessment of coronary artery anatomy, multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) can be used to provide detailed structural evaluation of multiple non-coronary structures. The purpose of this review is to provide a clinical update on the evolving niche applications of MDCT in the assessment of non-coronary structures, including the assessment of the left ventricle for perfusion and scar, the evaluation of the right ventricle, pericardium and coronary anomalies. Additionally, the roles of MDCT in the assessment of congenital heart disease and intra-cardiac masses will be reviewed.</p>

Right ventricular end‐diastolic volume and outcomes in exacerbations of COPD

“…Cardiac function parameters were automatically calculated by Simpson's rule following semi‐automated contouring and indexed to body surface area. Dynamic CT‐derived cardiac volumes, including RV parameters, have been repeatedly demonstrated as precise and accurate with reference to a cardiac MRI standard 13–15 …”

“…Dynamic CT-derived cardiac volumes, including RV parameters, have been repeatedly demonstrated as precise and accurate with reference to a cardiac MRI standard. [13][14][15] High RVEDVI was defined as exceeding the sex-specific 95th centile normative values established in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring cohort, a study of disease-free middle-aged and older adults. 16 Emphysema was defined as lung field voxels falling below À950 Hounsfield units.…”