Reduction of radiation dose for coronary computed tomography angiography using prospective electrocardiography-triggered high-pitch acquisition in clinical routine [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate the image quality, radiation exposure, and means of application in a group of patients who underwent coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) performed with low-dose prospective electrocardiography (ECG)-triggered acquisition ...
Chaosuwannakit, Narumol +1 more
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Extent of hypoattenuation on CT angiography source images in Basilar Artery occlusion: prognostic value in the Basilar Artery International Cooperation Study [PDF]
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> The posterior circulation Acute Stroke Prognosis Early CT Score (pc-ASPECTS) quantifies the extent of early ischemic changes in the posterior circulation with a 10-point grading system.
Algra, Ale +18 more
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Rationale and design of the Clinical Evaluation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Coronary heart disease 2 trial (CE-MARC 2): a prospective, multicenter, randomized trial of diagnostic strategies in suspected coronary heart disease [PDF]
Background: A number of investigative strategies exist for the diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CHD). Despite the widespread availability of noninvasive imaging, invasive angiography is commonly used early in the diagnostic pathway.
Berry, Colin +9 more
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Volumetric microvascular imaging of human retina using optical coherence tomography with a novel motion contrast technique [PDF]
Phase variance-based motion contrast imaging is demonstrated using a spectral domain optical coherence tomography system for the in vivo human retina. This contrast technique spatially identifies locations of motion within the retina primarily associated
Fingler, Jeff +4 more
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Late Spontaneous Recanalization of Chronic Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion [PDF]
Early spontaneous recanalization of the middle cerebral artery in acute ischemic phase artery is not uncommon, whereas the late spontaneous recanalization of chronic occluded artery is a very rare phenomenon and exact incidence and the timing of this ...
Cheol-Young Lee +3 more
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Coronary angiography in heart failure: when and why? Uncertainty reigns [PDF]
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Petrie, Mark C., Rocchiccioli, Paul
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Chronic Total Occlusion in Patients After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Review of Possible Interventions and Results With a Case Study [PDF]
Within 10 years following a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), only 60% of vein grafts and 90% of internal mammary artery (IMA) grafts remain patent. Chronic total occlusion (CTO) in patients after a CABG exhibits more advanced stable atherosclerosis ...
Sergey N. Furkalo
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Knowledge Level of Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography [PDF]
Aim: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge and related factors of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Methods: It is a descriptive cross-sectional study.
Burak Tunç, Anita Karaca
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Accuracy of computerized tomography in determining hepatic tumor size in patients receiving liver transplantation or resection [PDF]
Computerized tomography (CT) of liver is used in oncologic practice for staging tumors, evaluating response to treatment, and screening patients for hepatic resection.
Bron, K +8 more
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Clinical risk factors and atherosclerotic plaque extent to define risk for major events in patients without obstructive coronary artery disease: the long-term coronary computed tomography angiography CONFIRM registry. [PDF]
AimsIn patients without obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), we examined the prognostic value of risk factors and atherosclerotic extent.Methods and resultsPatients from the long-term CONFIRM registry without prior CAD and without obstructive (≥50%)
Achenbach, Stephan +37 more
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