Multidetector computed tomography is an imaging modality which
constantly gains ground in the field of cardiovascular imaging. Accurate imaging of
coronary arteries, cardiac structure and function, pulmonary and cardiac venous
anatomy can be explored with this non-invasive, easily reproducible technique,
providing valuable information in the diagnosis and management of patients with heart
failure. Computed tomography can support invasive techniques used in patients with
heart failure, as in cardiac resynchronization and ablation for atrial fibrillation, with all
necessary anatomic data, increasing the safety and efficacy of the procedures. In
addition, patients after heart transplantation can be evaluated with multidetector
computed tomography, avoiding more invasive procedures.
Keywords: Cadiomyopathy, Calcium score, Cardiac ablation, Cardiac
dyssynchrony, Cardiac resynchronization, Coronary computed tomography
angiography, Ejection fraction, Heart failure, Heart transplantation, Multidetector
computed tomography, Myocardial perfusion.
