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Severe AS can lead to syncope, angina pectoris, and heart failure. The number of patients with AS has been increasing due to aging populations, the growing prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases, and advances in diagnostic technologies. Therefore, accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of AS are essential. In recent years, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become feasible, and the number of procedures has rapidly increased, particularly among elderly patients. As treatment options for AS expand and diversify, detailed pre-procedural evaluation has become increasingly important. In particular, diagnostic imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT) have advanced significantly, with notable improvements in image quality. With recent advancements in CT technology\u2014such as increased detector rows, faster gantry rotation speeds, new image reconstruction methods, and the introduction of dual-energy imaging\u2014the scope of cardiac assessment has expanded beyond the coronary arteries to include valves, myocardium, and the entire heart. This includes evaluating restricted AV opening and cardiac function using four-dimensional imaging, assessing AV annulus diameter and AS severity via calcium scoring with a novel motion correction algorithm, and detecting myocardial damage through late-phase contrast imaging using new reconstruction techniques. In cases of pre-TAVI evaluation or congenital bicuspid valves, CT is also valuable for assessing extracardiac structures, such as access routes and associated congenital heart anomalies. In addition, recent advancements in CT technology have made it possible to significantly reduce radiation exposure during cardiac imaging. 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