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 ...

Spontaneous coronary-artery dissection (SCAD) has emerged as an important cause of myocardial infarction in young persons. SCAD occurs primarily in women, and the prevalence of cardiovascular risk ...

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 ...

Noninvasive coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a cost-effective alternative to invasive cardiac catheterization in the care of patients who have positive stress test results but a ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...