The use of coronary CT angiography for the evaluation of chest pain
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) may improve the diagnosis and management of acute and stable chest pain syndromes. The key for caregivers of patients presenting with acute chest pain is the early identification and management of life-threatening conditions, such as acute coronary syn...
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | English |
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2014
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Cardiology in review
Year: 2014, Volume: 22, Issue: 3, Pages: 117-127 |
| ISSN: | 1538-4683 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/CRD.0000000000000015 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1097/CRD.0000000000000015 Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://journals.lww.com/cardiologyinreview/Fulltext/2014/05000/The_Use_of_Coronary_CT_Angiography_for_the.2.aspx 
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| Author Notes: | Christopher L. Schlett, MD, MPH, Amit Pursnani, MD, Roy P. Marcus, MD, Quynh A. Truong, MD, MPH, and Udo Hoffmann, MD, MPH |
| Summary: | Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) may improve the diagnosis and management of acute and stable chest pain syndromes. The key for caregivers of patients presenting with acute chest pain is the early identification and management of life-threatening conditions, such as acute coronary syndromes, pulmonary embolism, and acute aortic dissection. The main goal in stable chest pain syndromes is to determine the extent and severity of coronary artery disease. This review article will critically evaluate the current literature supporting the evidence for the clinical use of CCTA in acute and stable chest pain syndromes, considering the latest innovations in CCTA technology and their potential impact on patient care. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 09.09.2020 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1538-4683 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/CRD.0000000000000015 |