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 ...

April 11 (UPI) --A newly developed, non-invasive imaging test can help identify which patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing need angioplasty or a bypass procedure, a U.S. study ...

PCD-CT improves CAD diagnosis, reduces unnecessary procedures, and enhances clinical outcomes over traditional imaging.

“Most patients do not go straight from [having] symptoms to invasive coronary angiography ... CTA will help with risk stratification for those individuals who have high Lp(a),” he said. “Conversely, ...

In the past, such symptoms might mean a treadmill stress test or a cardiac catheterization ... a blockage in the arteries, CTA is the best way to find it." The CT scanner -- which looks like ...