Imaging
From the Journals
Appropriate use criteria for imaging in nonvalvular heart disease released
From the Journals
Visual representation of atherosclerosis helps reduce cardiovascular risk
Showing patients a pictorial representation of atherosclerosis resulted in reduced cardiovascular disease risk after 1 year.
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CAC scores in type 1 diabetes no higher than general population
CHICAGO – Most type 1 diabetes patients have a coronary artery calcium score of zero.
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New cholesterol guidelines expand options for primary care
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Fat attenuation index boosts coronary CT prognostication
MUNICH – The fat attenuation index uses coronary CT data to identify inflamed plaques, providing independent prognostic data.
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ULTIMATE: IVUS-guided stent placement bests angiography
The latest trial of intravascular ultrasound–guided stent placement extends its benefits, compared with angiography-guided stent placement.
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CorMicA: Nonobstructive angina should trigger functional testing
SAN DIEGO – Don’t be satisfied with a diagnosis of angina with no obstructive coronary artery disease; push for acetylcholine testing.
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Coronary CT FFR sharpens patient assessment in two studies
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Coronary CT angiography radiation dose fell 78% from 2007-2017
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ATTR-ACT shows treatment breakthrough in amyloid cardiomyopathy
MUNICH – Tafamidis is the first-ever disease-modifying therapy for this rapidly progressive and underdiagnosed form of cardiomyopathy.
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New MI definition aims to better distinguish infarction from injury
MUNICH – By endorsing high sensitivity cardiac troponin and cardiac MR as diagnostic cornerstones, the new MI definition stands to change U.S....