Journal article
Clinical performance and considerations in coronary CTA
Applied radiology (1976), Vol.36(1), pp.33-39
01/01/2007
Abstract
Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) allows for evaluation of native coronary arteries, coronary artery anomalies, bypass graft patency and quantification of atherosclerosis. Multidetector CT provides a safe, accurate, noninvasive alternative to invasive coronary angiograms in a select patient population. Successful CTA acquisition involves various components that this article will focus on, including adequate patient preparation, utilization of beta-blockers for heart rate control, understanding the principles of scan acquisition, and optimization of radiation dose. The current limitations of CTA and the potential role of dual-source CT (DSCT) to resolve many of the current limitations are also discussed. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Clinical performance and considerations in coronary CTA
- Creators
- Kimberly StaffeyEdwin J R van BeekDinesh Jagasia
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Applied radiology (1976), Vol.36(1), pp.33-39
- Publisher
- Anderson Publishing Ltd
- ISSN
- 0160-9963
- eISSN
- 1879-2898
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/01/2007
- Academic Unit
- Radiology; Cardiovascular Medicine; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984360160302771
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