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Cardiac imaging is a critical and rapidly evolving field in modern medicine playing a fundamental role in the diagnosis risk stratification treatment planning and follow-up of patients with cardiovascular disease. As cardiovascular disorders remain the leading cause of death globally the demand for accurate noninvasive and detailed evaluation of the heart has grown dramatically. Advances in imaging technology have revolutionized our ability to visualize cardiac anatomy assess cardiac function identify perfusion deficits and even evaluate myocardial tissue characteristics at a molecular level.The history of cardiac imaging dates back to the early 20th century with the use of chest radiography to assess cardiac silhouette.This book has 6 chapters including:Introduction to Cardiac Imaging;Chapter 1Routine cardiac MRI systemic approach to interpretation;Chapter 2Anatomy of the heart at multidetector CT;Chapter 3Mnatomic basis of echocardiographic diagnosis;Chapter 4Interpretation of SPECT/CT myocardial perfusion images;Chapter 5Coronary artery calcium scoring;Chapter 6Coronary anatomy and anomalies.