Image Reconstruction and Postprocessing in Cardiac CT

Technological advancements in cardiac CT imaging, coupled with robust data to support evidence-based practices in the field, have established cardiac CT as a first-line test in many coronary and structural applications. Cardiac motion and heart rate variability during image acquisition pose significant challenges for imaging acquisition and interpretation. Understanding these factors and meticulous attention to reconstruction methods and post-processing techniques allow improved visualization of the cardiac anatomy and enhanced diagnostic accuracy of cardiac CT. This chapter covers the fundamental aspect of cardiac CT imaging reconstruction and post-processing.