A computerized tomography (CT) coronary angiogram isan imaging test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to your heart. It might be done to diagnose the cause of chest pain or other symptoms. A CT coronary angiogram uses a powerful X-ray machine to produce images of your heart and ...
What is a CT Coronary Angiogram CT scans have been used to look at various anatomic regions, but have not been useful for the heart because the heart is continuously in motion. CT is very effective in looking at “static” areas, such as the brain, abdominal cavity, and extremities. Most...
Computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the heart is a rapidly evolving application for comprehensive assessment of coronary arterial anatomy, myocardial
Diagnosis of ischemia-causing coronary stenoses by noninvasive fractional flow reserve computed from coronary computed tomographic angiograms. Results from the prospective multicenter DISCOVER-FLOW (Diagnosis of Ischemia-Causing Stenoses Obtained Via Noninvasive Fractional Flow Reserve) study[J]. J Am ...
According to the author, angiograms provide crystal clear images of the heart although it require work inside the body. Another machine is the multidetector CT scanner which uses multiple x-ray sources and detectors to take pictures of the heart....
Anangiogramuses X-rays to produce images of the heart’s blood vessels. It is done to check for any restrictions of the blood flow to the heart. An angiogram is also able to diagnose and treat conditions relating to the heart and blood vessels. ...
Radiation does not remain in the body after the CT angiogram. The X-rays do not create immediate side effects. What to Expect During Your CT Angiogram The exact procedure of your CT angiography will vary depending on your specific condition. Generally, you can expect the procedure to begin wi...
contrast fluid via an IV, and usually a 64-slice scanner creates a detailed three-dimensional image of the beating heart that a doctor can examine for evidence of fatty or calcium deposits. This test is less invasive and less expensive, but somewhat less accurate, than the standard angiogram....
The purpose of this study was to evaluate image quality of low-dose electrocardiogram (ECG)-gated multislice helical computed tomography (CT) angiograms of... AG D'Agostino,M Remy-Jardin,C Khalil,... - 《European Radiology》 被引量: 162发表: 2006年 Safety and effectiveness of gadolinium-en...
RIF theory provides a physiological approach for determining the optimal image reconstruction point in ECG-gated CT angiography. Key Points: ? Conventional CT coronary angiography suffers from numerous artefacts in patients with irregular rhythms ? Coronary computed tomography angiograms (cCTA) were ...