Cardiac Computed Tomography in Congenital Heart Disease

Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) has emerged as a leading imaging modality in the evaluation of congenital heart disease (CHD). With ever-faster acquisition speed, decreasing radiation exposure, impeccable anatomic detail, optional functional data, and numerous post-processing tools, CT offers broad utility in CHD diagnosis, preoperative planning, and postoperative assessment. In this article, the far-reaching role of CT in CHD is reviewed, focusing on technical imaging considerations and key clinical applications.

Keywords: Adult congenital heart disease; Cardiac; Computed tomography; Computed tomography angiography; Congenital heart disease; Coronary artery; Single ventricle; Tetralogy of Fallot.