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Murray G Baron

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PubMed2005

MDCT pulmonary angiography: image processing tools.

The postprocessing of multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT) data sets is best termed "volume interrogation." Most techniques are best applied as problem-solving tools rather than as preset protocols, and radiologist involvement is essential. The ability to interact with an isotropic or nearly isotropic data set in near real-time is a tremendous advance, but is one that radiologists must rapidly embrace and master. This review begins with a discussion of the basic postprocessing tools relevant to the analysis of the pulmonary vasculature and proceeds to illustrate the clinical application of these techniques to the MDCT of acute and chronic thromboembolic disease. It is clear that in the era of MDCT, axial image review alone is rapidly becoming not only impractical, but also suboptimal. Reformatted images are also beneficial as communication tools for our referring colleagues and can enhance the role of the radiologist as part of the clinical team.

Angiography↗

PubMed2004

Congenital heart disease in the adult: 2004.

The number of newborn infants with congenital heart disease is relatively stable.However, because of marked advances in correction and palliation of these conditions,the great majority will survive into adult life, significantly increasing the number of such patients in our population. Most patients with congenital heart disease, treated or not,will require routine, continued medical observation and, therefore, many radiologists will become involved in their care. Not uncommonly, pertinent clinical information is not provided to the radiologist, particularly when the patient presents to an Emergency Room because of intercurrent disease. In order to interpret the chest film or CT examination and provide a pertinent report, the radiologist must be conversant with the patterns of the more common congenital cardiac anomalies as well as their post-operative appearances and potential complications.

Adult↗