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Cardiac computed tomography: Difference between revisions
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== Coronary CT angiography == | == Coronary CT angiography == | ||
Coronary CT angiography is a non-invasive alternative to [[invasive coronary angiography]], used for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease in those at low or intermediate pretest probability. Those with high pretest probability proceed directly to invasive coronary angiography, as this allows for [[percutaneous coronary intervention]] of any stenoses in the same setting. Coronary CT angiography is ECG-coupled. | Coronary CT angiography is a non-invasive alternative to [[invasive coronary angiography]], used for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease in those at low or intermediate [[pretest probability]]. Those with high pretest probability proceed directly to invasive coronary angiography, as this allows for [[percutaneous coronary intervention]] of any stenoses in the same setting. Coronary CT angiography is ECG-coupled. | ||
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