RadioGraphics -- Table of Contents (23 [Special Issue])

Perioperative Cross-sectional Imaging:

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Robert C. Gilkeson, Alan H. Markowitz, and Leslie Ciancibello: Multisection CT Evaluation of the Reoperative Cardiac Surgery Patient
Recent advances in multisection CT enable accurate preoperative assessment of patients who have previously undergone cardiac surgery.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S3-S17 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035505); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

Benoit Ghaye, David Szapiro, Jean-Nicolas Dacher, Luz-Maria Rodriguez, Carl Timmermans, David Devillers, and Robert F. Dondelinger: Percutaneous Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: The Role of Cross-sectional Imaging
Cross-sectional imaging is useful in atrial fibrillation not only for locating the origin of the pathophysiologic process and obtaining baseline measurement of the pulmonary veins but also for detecting complications that occur during radio-frequency ablation or cryotherapy.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S19-S33 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035513); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

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Joan M. Lacomis, William Wigginton, Carl Fuhrman, David Schwartzman, Derek R. Armfield, and Karen M. Pealer: Multi–Detector Row CT of the Left Atrium and Pulmonary Veins before Radio-frequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Three-dimensional multi-detector row CT facilitates successful radio-frequency catheter ablation in atrial fibrillation patients by accurately demonstrating the complex anatomy of the left atrium and distal pulmonary veins.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S35-S48 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035508); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

Pamela K. Woodard, Joan M. Lacomis, and Carl R. Fuhrman
Invited Commentary • Authors' Response
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S48-S50 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035517); [Full Text] [PDF]

Chantale Lapierre, Marie-Josée Raboisson, Joaquim Miró, Nagib Dahdah, and Ronald Guérin: Evaluation of a Large Atrial Septal Occluder with Cardiac MR Imaging
At MR imaging of large atrial septal occluders implanted in the hearts of 26 pediatric patients, no significant effects on adjacent venous and valvular structures were observed, despite close contact between these structures and the device in some patients.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S51-S58 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035509); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

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Servet Tatli, Martin J. Lipton, Brian D. Davison, Ronald B. Skorstad, and E. Kent Yucel: From the RSNA Refresher Courses: MR Imaging of Aortic and Peripheral Vascular Disease
The main MR angiographic techniques--black-blood imaging, phase-contrast imaging, time-of-flight imaging, and contrast-enhanced MR angiography--and their use in assessing the aorta and lower limb vasculature are reviewed.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S59-S78 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035515); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

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Carmen Sebastià, Sergi Quiroga, Rosa Boyé, Mercedes Perez-Lafuente, Eva Castellà, and Agustí Alvarez-Castells: Aortic Stenosis: Spectrum of Diseases Depicted at Multisection CT
Multisection CT can depict arterial stenosis in periaortic or mural aortic diseases and can help the imaging specialist determine the cause of extrinsic or intrinsic compression found at aortography.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S79-S91 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035506); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

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Eva Castañer, Marta Andreu, Xavier Gallardo, Josep Maria Mata, María Ángeles Cabezuelo, and Yolanda Pallardó: CT in Nontraumatic Acute Thoracic Aortic Disease: Typical and Atypical Features and Complications
Recognition of the CT imaging signs of typical aortic dissection and associated complications, as well as the signs of atypical dissections caused by intramural hematoma or penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer, is important for achieving accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S93-S110 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035507); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

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Harpreet K. Pannu, Thomas G. Flohr, Frank M. Corl, and Elliot K. Fishman: Current Concepts in Multi–Detector Row CT Evaluation of the Coronary Arteries: Principles, Techniques, and Anatomy
Contrast-enhanced CT of the coronary arteries is becoming feasible with mechanical CT scanners as the temporal and spatial resolutions improve with the availability of four, eight, and 16 detector rows.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S111-S125 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035514); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

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Ernesto Castillo, João A. C. Lima, and David A. Bluemke: Regional Myocardial Function: Advances in MR Imaging and Analysis
The article reviews current methods of cine MR imaging, fast analysis of myocardial MR tagging with the harmonic phase technique, new developments in strain imaging, and velocity-encoded imaging for regional myocardial functional assessment.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S127-S140 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035512); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

Andrew K. Best, Rebecca L. Dobson, and Asma R. Ahmad: Best Cases from the AFIP: Cardiac Angiosarcoma
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S141-S145 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035140); [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

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Hyun Woo Goo, In-Sook Park, Jae Kon Ko, Yong Hwue Kim, Dong-Man Seo, Tae-Jin Yun, Jeong-Jun Park, and Chong Hyun Yoon: CT of Congenital Heart Disease: Normal Anatomy and Typical Pathologic Conditions
Multisection spiral CT with appropriate image reformatting allows accurate, systematic evaluation of both the normal anatomy and typical pathologic conditions in patients with congenital heart disease.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S147-S165 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035501); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

Zhen J. Wang, Gautham P. Reddy, Michael B. Gotway, Benjamin M. Yeh, Steven W. Hetts, and Charles B. Higgins: CT and MR Imaging of Pericardial Disease
CT and MR imaging are sensitive and noninvasive methods for the evaluation of pericardial disease, especially loculated or hemorrhagic pericardial effusion, constrictive pericarditis, and pericardial masses.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S167-S180 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035504); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

Zhen J. Wang, Gautham P. Reddy, Michael B. Gotway, Benjamin M. Yeh, and Charles B. Higgins: Cardiovascular Shunts: MR Imaging Evaluation
The article reviews the MR imaging techniques that are most useful for detecting, localizing, and quantifying various cardiovascular shunts.
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S181-S194 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si035503); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

Robert M. Steiner and William W. Olmsted: Editor’s Page: The 2003 RadioGraphics Monograph Issue: Cardiac Imaging
RadioGraphics 2003 23 (Special Issue): S1-S2 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.23si35949); [Full Text] [PDF]