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 ...
The appropriate indications for coronary CTA that received a score of 7-9 are ... Evaluation of patency coronary artery bypass grafts 1. Normal ECG and cardiac markers with low or intermediate ...
"CTA tells you the degree to which a vessel ... "When you objectively measure coronary artery flow with CT-FFR, you induce fewer patients to be further investigated and treated, because you ...
Severe COVID-19 infection can trigger extensive inflammation, resulting in the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening ...
"CTA is a better technique for finding small blockages in coronary arteries," says Mario Garcia, MD, director of cardiovascular imaging at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. "If you have a blockage ...
Even a mild infection with COVID-19 can promote clogged arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack in some people ...
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease. It is a disease of the coronary arteries which supply blood to your heart. When these arteries get diseased and they get blocked, they ...
COVID-19 accelerates the progression of atherosclerotic plaques, increasing coronary inflammation and the risk of high-risk ...
In conclusion, cardiac CTA is being evaluated for use in the diagnosis of coronary artery stenosis or for the evaluation of acute chest pain. Although several studies have assessed diagnostic ...