Coronary CT Angiography: Applications - 08/08/11

Abstract |
With the widespread use of coronary CT angiography, new potential clinical indications are constantly being explored. Currently, 64-slice multidetector-row CT and dual-source CT are the benchmark for noninvasive coronary CT angiography; however, new technologies are already on the horizon. While significant obstacles still remain to be overcome, coronary CT angiography is closer than ever to fulfilling its promise of replacing invasive techniques in appropriate patient populations.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Computed tomography, Multidetector row CT, Heart, Coronary angiography, Coronary artery disease, Coronary artery stenosis, Atherosclerosis
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| U.J.S. is a medical consultant for Bayer-Schering, Bracco, General Electric, Medrad, Siemens, and TeraRecon and receives research support from Bayer-Schering, Bracco, General Electric, Medrad, and Siemens. |
Vol 47 - N° 1
P. 91-107 - janvier 2009 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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