Value of Non-Invasine CT Coronary Angiography in Cardiology
Among invasive cardiac catheterization diagnostic methods selective coronary angiography is the gold standard for directly visualizing the coronary system. It allows a definitive and precise diagnosis of coronary heart disease and thus serves as the rational basis for further revascularization procedures.
Fig. 4: Example of stenosis of the CxA
This article was first published in the VISIONS, issue 10/2006, a publication of Toshiba Medical Systems
12.07.2007
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