Speaking with heartwire, Takakuwa explained that a triple rule-out study is a cardiac CT scan that includes a scan for pulmonary embolism and thoracic dissection. He said the study is a new approach ...

Coronary CTA may be a safe and effective alternative to invasive coronary angiography for patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing evaluation for transcatheter aortic valve replacement, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Coronary CTA is as useful as direct invasive coronary angiography when evaluating stable chest pain. Coronary CT ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Among patients who had coronary computed-tomography angiography (CTA), those who were obese or had arrhythmia during imaging had about a 10- or 20-fold increased risk, respectively, ...

CT has been utilized for a) coronary angiography (coronary CTA) and b) coronary calcium scoring. The coronary arteries had conventionally been visualized using invasive coronary angiography that ...

The first long-term study following a large number of chest pain patients who are screened with coronary computerized tomographic angiography confirms that the test is a safe, effective way to rule ...

Heart imaging specialists have shown that a combination of CT scans that measure how much blood is flowing through the heart and the amount of plaque in surrounding arteries are just as good as tests ...

A systematic quality improvement initiative strongly improves appropriate use of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CTA) across a wide array of referring physician specialties, according to a ...

In patients with suspected angina due to coronary heart disease, the greater diagnostic certainty achieved with coronary CT angiography (CTA) versus stress testing results in more appropriate use of ...

Dr. Abdel-Rahman A. Omer, Cardiologist with Trinity Health, joins the Fox 17 Morning Mix to provide insight into the tools available to detect and prevent heart disease. Disclaimer: This is sponsored ...