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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, ...
CHICAGO, IL—While coronary computed tomographic angiography (CTA) has the ability to predict a period of low mortality risk in those with normal scans, it can also potentially trigger additional ...
Researchers have shown that a CTA scan (a scan of the arteries) can be performed with a contrast medium volume reduction of up to 75% and up to 50% reduction in radiation dose. CT scans using contrast ...
Even when repeat computed tomographic angiography (CTA) is sanctioned by appropriate use criteria (AUC) for patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), it may not be necessary provided the ...