CT Scan Articles

Priceless Clinical Pearls in the Performance of Cardiac CT
Norman E. Lepor, MD, Hooman Madyoon, MD, Gerald Friede, MS
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Coronary Artery Calcium Scores and Risk for Cardiovascular Events in Women Classified as “Low Risk” Based on Framingham Risk Score
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False Alarm on CT Scan Risk - Study gets it wrong about the effects of low-level radiation and cancer
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Research Abstract Presentations by Westside Medical Imaging at  TCT-2007 Scientific Sessions
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TIME MAGAZINE ARTICLE
Should You Have a CT Scan?
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ARTICLE BY DR. LEPOR
Screening CT–Coronary Angiography: Ready for Prime Time?
Computed tomographic coronary angiography (CTCA) can assist with the diagnosis of a variety of cardiovascular disorders.
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ARTICLE BY DRS. LEPOR AND MADYOON AND GERALD FRIEDE
The Emerging Use of 16- and 64-Slice Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography in Clinical Cardiovascular Practice
Multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) coronary angiography is an imaging modality that can identify patients with both soft and hard plaque, supplementing the information gleaned from an ordinary coronary calcium scan and classic risk factor assessment.
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INDEPENDENT ARTICLE
64-Slice CT Scanning Accuracy
The aim of the present study was to determine the diagnosis accuracy of a new 64-Slice CT to identify and qualify atherosclerotic coronary lesions in comparison to catheterbased angiography and intravascular ultrasound.
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EXPRESS PUBLICATION
Diagnostic Accuracy of Noninvasive Coronary Angiograpy Using 64-Slice Spiral Computed Tomography
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) coronary angiography using a new 64-Slice Scanner.
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EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL ADVANCE ACCESS
Accuracy of MSCT coronary angiography with 64-slice technology: first experience
The aim of our study was to investigate the accuracy of 64-slice computed tomography (CT) for assessing haemodynamically significant stenoses of coronary arteries.
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DEPARTMENT OF INVESTIGATOR INITIATED RESEARCH, SOUTH CAROLINA HEART CENTER
64-Slice Cardiovascular CT Angiography: A Clinical Accuracy Evaluation
Investigates the accuracy of 64-clice Cardiovascular computed tomography (CVCT) referenced by catheter angiography.
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