Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the value of multislice computed tomography (CT) for the assessment of valvular abnormalities in patients with infective endocarditis (IE) in comparison with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and intraoperative findings. Background Multislice CT has recently shown promising data regarding valvular imaging in a 4-dimensional … Read more

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Dual Source coronary CT angiography (cCTA) is not only faster than previous scanner generations and less invasive than cardiac catheterization, it also may in some cases more realiably localize proximal bypass anastomoses and provide more anatomic information crucial to the success of potential redo coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Dual … Read more