Coronary CTA has been gaining in popularity because it is a fast and relatively inexpensive way to see exactly how much plaque has accumulated in arteries that supply blood to the heart.

It then completes a comprehensive assessment, covering each coronary branch and artery, and finds, characterize, and evaluates plaque buildup. Cleerly hopes its assessment empowers physicians to ...

Each of the right coronary artery branches has a different role to play, from helping keep the heart beating to pumping blood to the lungs. Learn more.

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 ...

Two potential uses of CTA are addressed in this report; 1) Use of CTA to diagnose coronary artery stenosis, and 2) use of CTA in the evaluation of acute chest pain.

New data show early coronary CT angiography (CTA) can accurately rule out coronary stenosis in patients presenting with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEACS), potentially ...

Coronary CTA provides a view of the coronary anatomy and helps clinicians visualize atherosclerotic plaque to aid in the detection of lesions that may limit blood flow to the myocardium.

CTA was performed with a 64-slice scanner (Aquilion 64; Toshiba Medical Systems) in 236 patients and a 128-slice scanner (SOMATOM Definition; Siemens Medical Solutions) in 250 patients. Invasive ...

In 3,000 patients who were referred for coronary CTA and CAC scoring, 52% had a CAC score of zero and 0.5% had missed CAD. During a 13-year follow-up period, no patients with a CAC score of zero ...

Learn more from WebMD about high-tech tests for heart disease, including CT scans, PET scans, total body CT scans, calcium-score screening, and coronary CT angiography.

A newly developed, non-invasive imaging test can help identify which patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing need angioplasty or a bypass procedure, a new study says. Top News U.S. News ...