When Imaging Changes Everything: The Modern Role of Cardiac CT, MRI, and 3D Surgical Planning
🩺 INTRODUCTION Every successful cardiac operation begins long before the first incision. Increasingly, its foundation is built not in the operating room, but in the imaging suite. For generations, cardiac surgery relied on clinical expertise, physical examination, conventional angiography, and the surgeon’s experience to guide complex decisions. While these remain indispensable, today’s cardiac surgeon has […]
