April 11 (UPI) --A newly developed, non-invasive imaging test can help identify which patients with coronary artery blockage ...

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 ...

Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD ... Recently, coronary computed tomographic angiography (CTA) has gained favor as technology advances. The “gold standard” for diagnosis of ...

Cardiac computed tomography (cardiac CT) includes coronary CT angiography (CTA) as well as using CT technology ... Evaluation of patency coronary artery bypass grafts 1. Normal ECG and cardiac ...

For some years now, coronary CT angiography (CTA) has been applied for screening and determining CAD. CTA is associated with more radiation exposure compared with coronary calcium screening and ...

From coronary CTA for diagnosing blockages to calcium scoring ... clearer insights into heart health—helping patients get the right care, sooner. Dr. Abdel-Rahman A. Omer, Cardiologist with ...

coronary CTA is not a screening procedure. Standard invasive coronary angiography remains the gold standard for evaluation of coronary anatomy. Some position statements on CT coronary artery calcium ...

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A new study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City aims to determine the best method to screen and evaluate ...