Multidetector CT of left atrium

Omur Balli; Kudret Aytemir; Musturay Karcaaltincaba

doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2010.11.017

Multidetector CT of left atrium

Eur J Radiol. 2012 Jan;81(1):e37-46. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2010.11.017. Epub 2010 Nov 30.

Authors

Omur Balli¹, Kudret Aytemir, Musturay Karcaaltincaba

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

PMID: 21123014
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2010.11.017

Abstract

MDCT angiography has enabled visualization of left atrium in addition to coronary arteries. CT images can be utilized to demonstrate normal anatomy and pathologies. Left atrium variations and pathologies include atrial septal pouch, patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect, atrial band, lipomatous hypertrophy, cor triatriatum, diverticulum, accessory appendages, atrial thrombus and masses. Left atrium should be carefully evaluated in patients undergoing coronary CT angiography. MDCT is becoming an alternative modality for the evaluation of left atrium.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aortography / methods*
Foramen Ovale, Patent / diagnostic imaging*
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / diagnostic imaging*
Humans
Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*
Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*