Cardiovascular CT imaging in congenital heart disease

Tann, Oliver Richard; Muthurangu, Vivek; Young, Carol; Owens, Catherine M.

doi:10.1016/j.ppedcard.2009.10.007

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Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 21-27, January 2010

Cardiovascular CT imaging in congenital heart disease

Oliver Richard Tann
- Centre for Cardiovascular MR, Cardio-respiratory Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children & UCL Institute of Child Health, London, WC1N 3JH, UK
- Corresponding author. Centre for Cardiovascular MR, Cardio-respiratory Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust & UCL Institute for Child Health Great Ormond Street London WC1N 3JH, UK. Tel.: +44 207 405 9200x5616.
Vivek Muthurangu
- Centre for Cardiovascular MR, Cardio-respiratory Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children & UCL Institute of Child Health, London, WC1N 3JH, UK
Carol Young
- Department of Clinical Radiology Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1N 3JH, UK
Catherine M. Owens
- Department of Clinical Radiology Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1N 3JH, UK

Abstract

CT in congenital heart disease is a rapidly evolving field. Advances in spatial and temporal resolutions, have led to a redefinition and expansion of its role. Used alongside MR, CT is a complement to echocardiography, to aid decision-making and surgical planning, and is gradually supplanting the role of diagnostic angiography. This review describes the indications for cardiovascular CT in children and adult populations, acquisition techniques, and methods of dose reduction.

Keywords: Computed tomography, Congenital heart disease, Children, Adults