Cardiac Computed Tomography: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease

Part of the renowned Braunwald family of references, Cardiac Computed Tomography: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease provides today’s clinicians with clear, authoritative guidance on every aspect of this rapidly evolving area of heart imaging. Edited by Dr. Ron Blankstein and a team of expert contributing authors, this volume covers a wide range of topics, including coronary CT angiography (CCTA), coronary artery calcium (CAC), and other applications of cardiac CT, from valvular to structural heart disease.

This essential reference discusses principles of image acquisition, patient indications, imaging approaches, diagnostic criteria, and the latest advances in cardiac CT technology. It offers reliable, current point-of-care coverage for practitioners at all levels of experience, making it an ideal resource for anyone involved in heart imaging.

• Concise, comprehensive coverage of basic principles, prevention, coronary CT angiography, cardiac CT and plaque analysis, techniques to evaluate CAD, and valvular and structural heart disease.
• Features over 200 high-quality figures, including CT images using the latest photon counting CT technologies, as well as decision-making algorithms.
• Covers implications for special populations, such as patients with diabetes, cancer, and systemic inflammatory diseases.
• Reflects the latest ACC, ESC, and AHA guideline recommendations, including the new ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guideline.
• Shares the knowledge and expertise of international experts who provide the most current understanding and best-practice applications of cardiac CT technology.

Authors:
Ron Blankstein MD FACC FASNC MSCCT FASPC (Editor)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
May 20, 2026