Due to the enormous progress in multidetector CT technology as well as in magnetic resonance angiography, non-invasive coronary imaging has matured to become a clini- cal tool in daily radio logic practice. Therefore this book is a timely addition to the series Medical Radiology – Diagnostic Imaging. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date work on al I aspects of non- invasive visualization of the coronary arteries that is currently available. The very latest develop- ments in the field are al I described in this superbly illustrated volume. 1 am very much indebted to the editor of this volume, Professor M. Oudkerk , a wel I- known international expert in cardiac radiology , for his immense dedication and his tireless efforts to prepare and edit this outstanding volume in such a short time. 1 would like to congratulate him and the contributing authors , al I selected for their exceptional expertise, on the superb quality of the different chapters and the wide range of topics covered. This work will be a daily source of reference for a H radiologists and cardiologists involved in non-invasive coronary imaging and will provide a solid base of information for those taking their first steps in this fascinating field. 1 am confident that this outstanding volume will meet considerable success with the readership of our series.