New Orleans, LA - The debate rages on over the pros and cons of electron-beam computed tomography (EBCT) and multislice computed tomography (MDCT). Drs Matthew Budoff (Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los ...

The University of Maryland Medical Center has begun using a sophisticated new imaging tool called the multislice CT scanner, which speeds diagnosis and treatment of patients, including trauma patients ...

"We've been using multislice CT to do this, but really we've been somewhat flying by the seat of our pants until now," Goldhaber told heart wire. "This study actually proves that our trust in the ...

Multislice CT (MSCT) scanners have been available since 1999. Advances in spatial and temporal resolution have meant that mechanical CT scanners can be used for noninvasive visualization and ...

Conventional coronary angiography (C-CA) is currently the best available test for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), but is an invasive and expensive procedure. In recent years, ...

As technology offers more tools to help diagnose heart disease, you may need to adjust your approach. Here’s the latest on one of those new tools. One of the greatest challenges facing primary-care ...

Rapid and accurate diagnosis of pulmonary embolism will improve survival and quality of life because treatment decreases mortality and the likelihood that thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension or the ...