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The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging

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01-12-2010 | Original Paper

Normal variations and anatomic pitfalls that may mimic diseases on coronary CT angiography

Authors: Eun Young Kim, Jong Heon Park, Yeon Hyeon Choe, Sang-Chol Lee

Published in: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging | Special Issue 2/2010

Abstract

The aim of this study was to review the normal variations and anatomic pitfalls that may mimic diseases on coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), based on an echocardiographic correlation. Diverse normal variations and anatomic pitfalls of the heart can be misinterpreted as pathologic processes on radiologic examination. Awareness of normal variations and anatomic pitfalls during CCTA will help avoid misinterpretation of CCTA findings.

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Title: Normal variations and anatomic pitfalls that may mimic diseases on coronary CT angiography
Authors: Eun Young Kim
Jong Heon Park
Yeon Hyeon Choe
Sang-Chol Lee
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging / Issue Special Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 1569-5794
Electronic ISSN: 1875-8312
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10554-010-9707-z

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