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Dual Source CT in left-ventricular hypertrophy [A] & in ARVCM [B]

posted by Kai U. Juergens, M.D. | May 23, 2008
Kai U. Juergens, M.D.
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Case history [A] 58-year-old men with 2-vessel CAD and several cardiovascular risk factors, e.g. long-term arterial hypertension, dyslipoproteinemia, was referred for Dual Source CT angiography. Question Dual Source CT angiography for re-evaluation of coronary arteries and potential detection of coronary artery stenoses. Diagnosis/Differential diagnosis [A] Left-ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) most likely due to long-term arterial hypertension; … Read more