Taha Othmane

Cardiac CT for Transcatheter Aortic Interventions: Practical Insights is a comprehensive, clinically focused guide to the expanding role of cardiac CT in structural heart interventions involving the aortic valve and aortic root. Designed for modern multidisciplinary cardiovascular practice, this book delivers practical, evidence-based guidance for CT acquisition, procedural planning, risk assessment, post-procedural evaluation, and integration into Heart Team workflows.
This book translates advanced structural imaging concepts into clear, clinically actionable strategies that support everyday practice in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular imaging. Key topics include: CT acquisition protocols and workflow optimisation for aortic interventions Detailed aortic valve, annular, LVOT, and aortic root anatomy relevant to procedural planning Comprehensive CT planning for TAVI, including annular sizing, coronary risk assessment, vascular access evaluation, and device selection Special considerations in bicuspid aortic valve disease and valve-in-valve procedures CT-based fluoroscopic projection planning and procedural simulation Post-TAVI CT evaluation, including paravalvular leak, coronary obstruction, leaflet thrombosis, HALT, annular injury, and device assessment Emerging transcatheter aortic technologies and evolving imaging applications Structured CT reporting and communication with the Heart Team The book emphasizes practical integration of cardiac CT into the complete structural intervention pathway-from referral and acquisition to procedural execution and long-term follow-up.
Readers are guided through real-world workflows, interpretation pitfalls, procedural consequences of imaging findings, and the clinical decision-making process behind successful transcatheter interventions. Special attention is given to: Coronary obstruction risk assessment and lifetime procedural planning Redo structural procedures and valve-in-valve interventions Multimodality imaging integration with TOE and cardiac MRI AI-assisted CT analysis and emerging digital technologies Case-based learning focused on procedural strategy and complication management Structured reporting templates and checklist-driven workflows Built around practical protocols, real-world case studies, advanced imaging interpretation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, this book serves as a high-yield clinical reference for professionals involved in structural heart disease and transcatheter aortic interventions.
Who This Book Is For Structural interventional cardiologists Cardiac imaging specialists and cardiac radiologists Cardiologists and heart valve specialists Cardiology and imaging trainees Cardiac CT technologists and structural Heart Team members Key Features Step-by-step CT planning for TAVI and structural aortic procedures Practical guidance for procedural risk assessment and complication prevention Structured reporting templates and workflow optimisation strategies Real-world case studies with imaging-to-decision pathways Coverage of emerging technologies, AI integration, and future structural imaging trends Part of the Clinical Practical Insights series, this book provides a practical and advanced framework for using cardiac CT in modern transcatheter aortic interventions, bridging sophisticated structural imaging with real-world procedural decision-making and patient care.