Benefits of photon counting CT for the assessment of native heart valves

Heart valve diseases are a public health problem, particularly in developed countries. In fact, on the one hand they are on the increase, due to the correlation with age, and on the other hand they impair the quality of life, reduce life expectancy in good health and increase the risk of mortality [1,2]. These pathologies are often chronic conditions with a progressive course, the most common being aortic stenosis and mitral insufficiency [2,3]. Infective endocarditis is also of concern, particu…

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