Noninvasive coronary angiography by magnetic resonance imaging, electron-beam computed tomography, and multislice computed tomography

Authors
Achenbach, S Ropers, D Regenfus, M Pohle, K Giesler, T Moshage, W Daniel, WG
Citation
S. Achenbach et al., Noninvasive coronary angiography by magnetic resonance imaging, electron-beam computed tomography, and multislice computed tomography, AM J CARD, 88(2A), 2001, pp. 70E-73E
Citations number
34
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029149 → ACNP
Volume
88
Issue
2A
Year of publication
2001
Pages
70E - 73E
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9149(20010719)88:2A<70E:NCABMR>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
In recent years, several techniques for noninvasive imaging of the coronary artery lumen (noninvasive coronary angiography) have been developed. These techniques include magnetic resonance imaging, electron-beam computed tomo graphy, and, most recently, multislice computed tomography. Each of these t echniques has specific advantages and disadvantages. Currently, EBCT seems to permit the most robust coronary artery imaging. In the future, imaging m odalities will have to be further improved and validated in order to define specific areas for potential clinical applications. (C) 2001 by Excerpta M edico, Inc.