Fractional flow reserve versus angiography in guiding management to optimize outcomes in non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction (FAMOUS-NSTEMI): rationale and design of a randomized controlled clinical trial [PDF]
<p>Background: In patients with acute non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), coronary arteriography is usually recommended; but visual interpretation of the angiogram is subjective.
Balachandran, Kanarath P.+10 more
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ImageTBAD: A 3D Computed Tomography Angiography Image Dataset for Automatic Segmentation of Type-B Aortic Dissection [PDF]
Type-B Aortic Dissection (TBAD) is one of the most serious cardiovascular events characterized by a growing yearly incidence,and the severity of disease prognosis. Currently, computed tomography angiography (CTA) has been widely adopted for the diagnosis and prognosis of TBAD.
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Hepatic infarction following abdominal interventional procedures. [PDF]
To clarify the incidence, background, and progress of hepatic infarction following interventional procedures, cases of hepatic infarction following interventional procedures at our department during the last decade were identified by reviewing the ...
Akaki, Shiro+9 more
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Objective To examine the effect of age on procedural and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesions. Methods Literature search was conducted across PubMed, Google Scholar and
Noman Lateef+7 more
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State of the art: iterative CT reconstruction techniques [PDF]
Owing to recent advances in computing power, iterative reconstruction (IR) algorithms have become a clinically viable option in computed tomographic (CT) imaging. Substantial evidence is accumulating about the advantages of IR algorithms over established
Bastarrika, Gorka+9 more
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Coronary computed tomography angiography of spontaneous coronary artery dissection: A case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Patient: Male, 23 Final Diagnosis: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection Symptoms: Chest discomfort • chest pain Medication: — Clinical Procedure: Coronary computed tomography angiography Specialty: Radiology OBJECTIVE: Rare disease BACKGROUND ...
Bhalla, Sanjeev+3 more
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Generating Fundus Fluorescence Angiography Images from Structure Fundus Images Using Generative Adversarial Networks [PDF]
Fluorescein angiography can provide a map of retinal vascular structure and function, which is commonly used in ophthalmology diagnosis, however, this imaging modality may pose risks of harm to the patients. To help physicians reduce the potential risks of diagnosis, an image translation method is adopted.
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Objective: To estimate the incidence and characteristics of coronary artery ectasia in patients undergoing coronary angiography. Study Design: A prospective analysis.
Faisal Shafiq+5 more
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Evaluation of Aortic Arch Disorders in Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot
Background & aim: Fallot tetralogy (TOF) is one of the most common diseases among congenital heart cyanotic abnormalities. 25% of these patients have a right aortic arch.
N Mehdizadegan+3 more
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The first case of scalenus syndrome verified by multispiral CT angiography
In the case presented, we performed for the first time verificationof compression of the subclavian artery by the scalenus anteriormuscle, in scalenus syndrome, with the use of multispiral computerized tomography in the angiography regimen ...
V. L. Shchipakin+8 more
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