Cardiovascular CT imaging in congenital heart disease
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.
aCentre for Cardiovascular MR, Cardio-respiratory Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children & UCL Institute of Child Health, London, WC1N 3JH, UK
bDepartment of Clinical Radiology Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, 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.
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