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01.06.2014 | Original Paper

MDCT evaluation of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease: What should radiologists know?

verfasst von: Hye Rin Kim, Seung Min Yoo, Ji Young Rho, Hwa Yeon Lee, Charles S. White

Erschienen in: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging | Sonderheft 1/2014

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Abstract

As an important tool for diagnosing acute coronary syndrome and stable angina, coronary CT angiography has been increasingly being performed in patients presenting with atypical chest pain. In order to help treating patients more efficiently, it is crucial for radiologists to have a comprehensive understanding about mechanisms and clinical aspects as well as CT findings of coronary atherosclerosis per se. A thorough understanding and optimal performance of coronary CT angiography may lead to reduction of unjustified downstream testing. This article provides a clinical and radiological overview of coronary atherosclerosis, and a practical guideline about how to interpret degree of stenosis on coronary CT angiography.

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Titel: MDCT evaluation of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease: What should radiologists know?
verfasst von: Hye Rin Kim
Seung Min Yoo
Ji Young Rho
Hwa Yeon Lee
Charles S. White
Publikationsdatum: 01.06.2014
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging / Ausgabe Sonderheft 1/2014
Print ISSN: 1569-5794
Elektronische ISSN: 1875-8312
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10554-014-0411-2

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