Coronary CT angiography: applications

Radiol Clin North Am. 2009 Jan;47(1):91-107. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2008.10.010.

Abstract

With the widespread use of coronary CT angiography, new potential clinical indications are constantly being explored. Currently, 64-slice multidetector-row CT and dual-source CT are the benchmark for noninvasive coronary CT angiography; however, new technologies are already on the horizon. While significant obstacles still remain to be overcome, coronary CT angiography is closer than ever to fulfilling its promise of replacing invasive techniques in appropriate patient populations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Artifacts
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy
  • Contrast Media
  • Coronary Angiography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media