Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography for Stable Angina: Past, Present, and Future
| Autor: | Brett Heilbron, Jonathon Leipsic, Amr M. Ajlan |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Computed tomography Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Angiography Sensitivity and Specificity Stable angina Coronary artery disease Predictive Value of Tests Internal medicine medicine Humans In patient Angina Stable Cardiac imaging medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Patient Selection Coronary computed tomography angiography medicine.disease Radiation exposure Tomography x ray computed Cardiology Radiology Tomography X-Ray Computed Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business |
| Zdroj: | Canadian Journal of Cardiology. 29:266-274 |
| ISSN: | 0828-282X |
| Popis: | Although the clinical use of computed tomography in cardiac imaging had slow beginnings, it has seen rapid development over the past decade. This review aims to discuss the state of the technology and to help clarify its role in the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease. This article highlights major historic perspectives, the accuracy of coronary computed tomography angiography in evaluating obstructive coronary artery disease, associated radiation exposure issues, considerations in patient selection, and ongoing clinical and technologic advancements. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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