Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 1, Supplement , Pages S47-S56, January 2009

Computed tomography assessment of valvular morphology, function, and disease

University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

Received 24 June 2008; accepted 1 October 2008. published online 27 November 2008.

Abstract 

Recent advancement in computed tomography angiography (CTA) has enabled the noninvasive delineation of cardiac valves using this method. Although echocardiography is the current standard, CTA is a valuable complementary imaging method to evaluate valvular morphology and function. In addition, CTA may contribute to the assessment of both congenital and acquired valvular heart disease, infectious endocarditis, and postsurgical complications of valve replacement.

Keywords: Aortic valve, Computed tomography (CT), Computed tomography angiography (CTA), Insufficiency, Mitral valve, Pulmonic valve, Stenosis, Tricuspid valve, Valvular heart disease

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 Conflict of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest.

PII: S1934-5925(08)00707-7

doi:10.1016/j.jcct.2008.10.017

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 1, Supplement , Pages S47-S56, January 2009

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