Cardiovascular and Coronary Artery Imaging

Although a variety of cardiac imaging methods are available, their effective use requires knowledge of their underlying principles, clinical applications, potential pitfalls, and expense. This book presents the basics of echocardiography, nuclear imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and provides insight into their appropriate use. It covers state-of-the-art approaches for automated non-invasive systems for early cardiovascular and coronary artery disease diagnosis. It includes several prominent imaging modalities such as MRI, CT, and PET technologies. It focuses on major trends and challenges in this area, and presents the latest techniques for cardiovascular and coronary image analysis.