• Computed tomography assessment of valvular morphology, function, and disease

    Joseph Jen-Sho Chen, MD, Jean Jeudy, MD, Eric M. Thorn, MD, Charles S. White, MD

    Abstract. Recent advancement in computed tomography angiography (CTA) has enabled the noninva�sive delineation of cardiac valves using this method. Although echocardiography is the current stan�dard, CTA is a valuable complementary imaging method to evaluate valvular morphology and function. In addition, CTA may contribute to the assessment of both congenital and acquired valvular heart disease, infectious endocarditis, and postsurgical complications of valve replacement. � 2009 Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. All rights reserved.