Cardiac computed tomography (cardiac CT) includes coronary CT angiography (CTA) as well as using CT technology to assess disease of the cardiac valves, aorta and pericardium. This examination ...

explains the importance of early detection and how coronary CTA is revolutionizing heart care. Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA or Coronary CTA) is a cutting-edge, non-invasive ...

Heart disease isn't always obvious, and sometimes you have little to no warning leading up to a catastrophic event.

Only about one-fourth of patients with coronary CTA exams suggesting significant blockage or narrowing who subsequently ...

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 ...

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 ...

"And because they are less invasive, they are easier on the patient." As a diagnostic tool for early heart disease, CTA is a major advance. "CTA is a better technique for finding small blockages ...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has stubbornly remained the leading cause of death in the world for over three decades. Many of these deaths are caused by coronary artery disease (CAD), and roughly ...

TEC: Technology Evaluation Center; EBCT: Electron Beam Computed Tomography; CAD: Coronary artery disease; CHD: Coronary Heart Disease; CT: Computed tomography; EKG ...