Assessment of left ventricular wall motion using 16-channel multislice computed tomography: comparison with left ventriculography

Abstract

The 16-MSCT can accurately assess LV wall motion.

History of cardiac computed tomography: single to 320-detector row multislice computed tomography

“…The accuracy of CT measurements of ventricular wall motion [35], end diastolic and end systolic volumes, and ejection fractions [36] have been validated in multiple studies. With advances in CT scanner technology and the resultant explosion in anatomic and physiologic data, new and innovative platforms to display physiologic date have been developed.…”

Quantitative assessment of regional left ventricular wall thickness and thickening using 16 multidetector-row computed tomography: comparison with cine magnetic resonance imaging

“…Using the same data as for coronary CT angiography, we reported that MDCT is a feasible method for assessing LV volumes, ejection fraction, and wall motion. 8 However, reports about the validation of MDCT in the assessment of LV wall thickness and thickening are mostly limited or absent.…”

Utility of multislice computed tomography with a 64-data acquisition system for four-dimensional volumetric analysis using a pulsating phantom and considering pulsation rate and reconstruction methods

“…While MSCT has the advantages of high resolution, an ability to evaluate all portions of the LV and short acquisition time, the disadvantages in comparison with other non-invasive modalities include the need for radiation exposure and the use of contrast material. However, this can be circumvented by using the same raw data as for coronary CT angiography; therefore no additional irradiation is necessary [25].…”