For studies of CTA as an alternative to coronary angiography for diagnosing coronary artery stenosis, studies had to meet the following criteria: Used contrast enhanced electron beam computed ...

CTA is associated with more radiation exposure compared with coronary calcium screening and requires intravenous administration of contrast media ... the coronary arteries with high spatial ...

Cardiac computed tomography (cardiac CT) includes coronary CT angiography (CTA) as well as using CT technology ... Iodinated intravenous contrast is administered and the timing of the contrast ...

"CTA is a better technique for finding small blockages in coronary arteries," says Mario Garcia ... like a large donut -- is an X-ray machine. A contrast dye is injected into the patient's ...

SPONSORED: Dr. Mulkareddy, a distinguished cardiologist with Prairie Cardiovascular in O’Fallon, Illinois, explains the importance of early detection and how coronary CTA is revolutionizing heart ...

A recent study from Taiwan revealed a concerning link between newly detected diabetes mellitus and a higher prevalence of ...

Imagine being able to know whether plaque is building up in the arteries of your heart ... Using well-established coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) combined with artificial ...