Calcium Scoring and Cardiac Computed Tomography - 12/11/15

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Although recent advances in noninvasive imaging technologies have potentially improved diagnostic efficiency and clinical outcomes of patients with acute chest pain, controversy remains regarding much of the accumulated evidence. This article reviews the role of coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography in the assessment of coronary risk, and its usefulness in the emergency department in facilitating appropriate disposition decisions. Also discussed is coronary artery calcification incidentally found on CT scans when done for indications such as evaluation of pulmonary embolism or lung cancer. The evidence base and clinical applications for both techniques are described, together with cost-effectiveness and radiation exposure considerations.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Atherosclerosis, Angiography, Risk stratification, Outcomes, Cardiac computed tomography, Calcium score
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| This article originally appeared in Cardiology Clinics, Volume 32, Issue 3, August 2014. |
Vol 12 - N° 1
P. 97-105 - janvier 2016 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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