In this article we describe current multislice CT techniques for coronary artery imaging and illustrate coronary artery anomalies and clinically important coronary artery anatomy from the point of view of congenital heart disease. Read more

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History A 55-year-old male patient (heart rate 75 bpm, body mass index 26.0 kg/sqm) suffered from progredient physical inefficiency and atypical chest pain since several months. Thoracic CT (non-ECG-gated) raised the suspicion of thrombosis of the innominate vein. There was also found a left mediastinal tubular contrast-enhanced structure which was suspected … Read more

A41-year-old woman was admitted to the Medical University of South Carolina cardiology service with new-onset atrial fibrillation, with chest tightness, shortness of breath, and a nonproductive cough. As a child, she had a congenital bicuspid aortic valve with severe aortic stenosis that initially required commissurotomy, a bioprosthetic valve replacement at … Read more

History A 55-year-old male patient (heart rate 75 bpm, body mass index 26.0 kg/sqm) suffered from progredient physical inefficiency and atypical chest pain since several months. Thoracic CT (non-ECG-gated) raised the suspicion of thrombosis of the innominate vein. There was also found a left mediastinal tubular contrast-enhanced structure which was suspected … Read more

Judy Oltman, USA, has sent the following question: We do a fair amount of pediatric congenital hearts and need to assess right ventricular function. Are there any particular blends of contrast administration that works well with attemping to get appropriate contrast fill without too much contamination? Kai U. Juergens, M.D., Section Head … Read more

Judy Oltman, USA, has sent the following question: Contrast blending for right ventricular function: We do a fair amount of pediatric congenital hearts and need to assess right ventricular function. Are there any particular blends of contrast administration that works well with attemping to get appropriate contrast fill without too much contamination? Thorsten … Read more