ABSTRACT
Cardiac CT scans (both non contrast calcium scoring
exams and coronary CTA exams) involve irradiating the
entire mid-thorax. Therefore, other structures (lungs, heart,
aorta, bones, chest wall, etc.) are visible on the scan, depend-
ing on the field of view. This chapter will discuss the preva-
lence and clinical significance of non-cardiac findings on
cardiac CT scans. The controversy surrounding the respon-
sibility of the interpreting physician to report these abnor-
malities will be discussed.
