Since the first publication of this book, the use of cardiovascular CT imaging has increased exponentially. This revised and updated edition captures these advances in CT scanner technology and clinical experience. Combining the experience of leading cardiovascular imaging groups in North America, Europe, and Asia, this edition focuses on appropriate use and impact on clinical outcome. Maintaining its character as an understandable introduction to the field, it discusses the principles of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) for cardiovascular applications, practical aspects of scan acquisition and interpretation, clinical indications and imaging protocols, and clinical findings of common cardiovascular disease conditions. The ebook edition is in VitalBook Bookshelf, an ebook reader which allows you to: Access the eBook online or download it to access it offline on your smartphone, tablet or PC/Mac, Search the full text of all of the eBooks that you hold on your Bookshelf for instant access to the information you need, Watch imaging video clips, Make and share notes and highlights, Copy and paste text and figures for use in your own documents and presentations, Customize your view by changing font size and layout.--Provided by publisher.