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01.09.2020 | Cardiac Computed Tomography (A. Crean and G. Small, Section Editors)

CT Imaging of Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Associated Complications

verfasst von: Arianne C. Agdamag, Pratik S. Velangi, Ali Salavati, Prabhjot S. Nijjar

Erschienen in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports | Ausgabe 9/2020

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this paper is to review the current role of computed tomography (CT) in the imaging of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD).

Recent Findings

Recent studies have highlighted the prognostic role of measuring skeletal muscle CT attenuation in predicting adverse LVAD outcomes. CT is also useful for evaluation of inflow cannula malposition, and outflow graft complications such as obstruction and kinking. In addition, ¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography (FDG PET-CT) has been shown to be of value in evaluation of suspected LVAD infection. Newer CT techniques such as dual-energy CT and metal artifact reduction algorithms can potentially generate better quality CT images, though currently there is no high-quality published literature on their use in LVAD imaging.

Summary

CT is a useful technique as part of a multi-modality approach in the evaluation of LVADs and associated complications.

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Titel: CT Imaging of Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Associated Complications
verfasst von: Arianne C. Agdamag
Pratik S. Velangi
Ali Salavati
Prabhjot S. Nijjar
Publikationsdatum: 01.09.2020
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports / Ausgabe 9/2020
Print ISSN: 1941-9066
Elektronische ISSN: 1941-9074
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12410-020-09546-y

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