Cardiophile MD

Multicolor CT is the popular name for spectral computed tomography. In spectral CT system, the incident x-rays are divided into multiple energy bins and is used for multicolour imaging. Gold high density nanoparticle contrast agent (Au-HDL) can be used for characterization of macrophage burden as they are taken up by the macrophages in the atherosclerotic [...]

Multi slice CT (MSCT) scanners are becoming popular as a non-invasive imaging modality for screening coronary artery disease. The era of MSCT started with 4 slice scanners and progressed to the 64 slice MSCT which is commonly used now. 256 slice and 320 slice CT scanners are also being evaluated for clinical use. One of [...]

Cardiac CT scan image at PA bifurcation Cardiac CT scan image at the level of the bifurcation of the main pulmonary artery (MPA) into right pulmonary artery (RPA) and left pulmonary artery (LPA). Ascending aorta (AAo) and descending aorta (DAo) are seen as two contrast filled circles (cross section) anteriorly and posteriorly. Descending aorta is [...]

Cardiac CT scan image of LAD and RCA Cardiac CT scan image of left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) and right coronary artery (RCA). Ao: aorta. Though the distal LAD appears tapered, it could be due to change in the plane as this is only a tomographic section and not a total angiographic image of [...]

Cardiac CT angiograms are increasing in popularity as a non-invasive screening tool for detecting significant coronary artery disease. The angiograms are reconstructions from 64 or more slice CT scans following intravenous injection of radiocontrast dye. As of now it cannot replace conventional coronary angiograms for assessing the detailed coronary anatomy. LAD, LCX and Left main [...]