A few issues specifically studied in this book are intravascular ultrasound imaging techniques for evaluating coronary artery anatomy that may ultimately replace angiography as the gold standard, the importance of accurate measurements of cardiac shape and dynamics more precisely measured in 3D geometry rather than the traditional 2D format, and progress in developing quality images for effective diagnosis, while at the same time lowering conventional X-ray dosages. In short, this book clearly reveals the effectiveness and great significance of cardiovascular imaging techniques and applications available and, with further development, the essential role they will play in the future. The field of cardiovascular medical imaging has been revolutionized by new techniques in powerful computations, image processing, and modalities such as computer-aided tomography and magnetic resonance, among others. It is therefore an appropriate starting point for this new series which studies the marriage of com
