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

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 ...

The prevalence, extent, severity and plaque characterisation of CAD can be assessed using contrast-enhanced coronary CT angiography (CTA). This non-invasive, high-resolution image modality safely ...

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 ...

The first evaluation for subclavian artery ... contrast also has the added benefit of quantifying the amount of calcium present within the plaque itself. The main limitations of MRA and CTA ...

Existing options for managing heavily calcified coronary arteries during PCI such as balloon angioplasty ... The balloon is then inflated with a saline and contrast solution to ensure contact with the ...

The research team analyzed a total of 2,588 coronary artery lesions, including 2,108 lesions among SARS-CoV-2 patients and 480 lesions among uninfected patients.

Objective: To assess submillimetre coronary computed tomographic angiography (CTA) in comparison with invasive quantitative coronary angiography as the gold standard and to examine the effect of ...

Objectives Utility of CT coronary angiography (CTA) and coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring in risk stratification prior to non-cardiac surgery is unclear. Although current guidelines recommend ...

Heart disease remains one of the leading health concerns worldwide, with coronary artery disease (CAD) being a major contributor. CAD occurs when the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle ...