Measurements in Cardiopulmonary Imaging: When, How, Why

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of why, how and when to perform measurement in cardiothoracic imaging. During the past two decades, medical imaging has moved over simple 2D visual analysis and has entered into the area of 3D and 4D quantification and function. Standardization of acquisition and reconstruction parameters is a paramount prerequisite to provide accurate measurements and quantification, this for all imaging modalities. Each chapter includes a detailed and critical review of how to obtain quantitative data according to the conditions and circumstances. Special emphasis is placed on routine and research applications and the clinical impact of all medical imaging modalities in each setting.

In providing expert, up-to-date guidance on why, how and when to perform measurement or quantification, this volume will be an invaluable resource for all young or confirmed radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, cardiologists, radiographers and clinicians who are involved in cardiothoracic disorders.

Introduction: When, How and Why? . - Part I : Technical Part - Technical Requirements. - Radiation Dose. - Technical Aspects of Cardiac CT. - Cardiac MR Technique. - Quantitative Nuclear Medicine in Cardiopulmonary Imaging. - Part II: Clinical Part - Lung, Pleura and Mediastinum. - Chest X-Ray. - Pulmonary Nodule. - Follow-up After Chemo/immunothrerapy. - Follow-up after Radiation Therapy. - Quantitative CT Imaging of Chronic Airway Diseases. - Lung Volume, Emphysema, Air Trapping. - Infiltrative Lung Disease. - Thymus. - Thyroid/Lymph Nodes/Esophagus. - The Pleura. - Diaphragm. - The Chest Wall. - Part III: Clinical Part: Vessels. - CT and MR Measurements in Pulmonary Hypertension. - Pulmonary Embolism. - The Thoracic Aorta. - Vascular Measurements for Thoracic Interventional Radiology. - Part IV: Clinical Part: Heart. - Imaging of the Coronary Arteries: Normal Dimensions & Measurements. - Hemodynamic Assessment of Coronary Flow: Myocardial Perfusion Using CT/MR. - Heart Chambers. - Valvular Flow. - Myocardial Tissue Characterization. - Measurements in Cardiovascular Imaging: A Blessing and a Curse? .