Coronary artery computed tomography (CT) angiography (CTA) is a non-invasive technology that can directly image coronary artery anatomy, while decreasing some of the risks associated with an ...

Cardiac computed tomography (cardiac CT) includes coronary CT angiography (CTA) as well as using CT technology to assess disease of the cardiac valves, aorta and pericardium. This examination ...

Composite of coronary heart disease death and non-fatal myocardial infarction was less frequent in the CCTA group compared to ...

While the use of MRI lags behind the gold standard computed tomography angiogram (CTA) in use, research indicates that PMRA can provide accuracy comparable to a CT scan without the risk of ...

A computerized tomography angiogram (CTA) is a CT scan with a contrast dye injected into the patient’s veins through an IV, usually in the arm, and allows blood vessels to be seen more accurately than ...

"And because they are less invasive, they are easier on the patient." As a diagnostic tool for early heart disease, CTA is a major advance. "CTA is a better technique for finding small blockages ...