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Computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the coronary arteries is a very fast and the most advanced imaging technique currently available for clinical use. Based on a multi-slice imaging approach together with specialized and dedicated software, CTA “freezes” cardiac movement, thereby acquiring static images of the rapidly moving heart. In addition, the same approach produces contrastenhanced images of the coronary arteries, by employ - ing a three-dimensional technique with high spatial and temporal resolution. This chapter informs the non-experienced reader about the CTA modalities that allow these images to be acquired. Specifically, the following topics are discussed: (a) the basic concepts of the equipment employed, (b) the technical procedures needed to image the coronary arteries, (c) the modalities for proper reconstruction of the threedimensional images, and (d) the procedures allowing diagnostic analysis and image reproduction.
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Pavone, P. (2013). Basic Techniques in the Acquisition of Cardiac Images with CT. In: Dowe, D.A., Fioranelli, M., Pavone, P. (eds) Imaging Coronary Arteries. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2682-7_2
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