| Autor: |
Koos, Ralf, Mahnken, Andreas, Sinha, Anil-Martin, Wildberger, Joachim, Hoffmann, Rainer |
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International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging; Aug2003, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p349-353, 5p |
| Abstrakt: |
This case report describes the use of retrospectively ECG-gated multislice spiral computed tomography (MSCT) for evaluation of lesion severity in a patient with relevant left main stenosis by visual analysis of the coronary angiogram. For further diagnostic evaluation the patient underwent intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging, which showed a maximal 30% area stenosis, and MSCT, which demonstrated a maximal 48% area stenosis. MSCT was useful in this case to defer cardiac surgery and might be used as a noninvasive alternative to IVUS imaging in case of doubtful lesion severity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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