Archive for June, 2010

Carotid Artery Ultrasound Is an Effective Alternative to More Invasive Coronary Angiography, Study – Science Daily

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

ScienceDaily (June 15, 2010) — New research from NYU Langone Medical Center shows that a simple, inexpensive and noninvasive carotid artery ultrasound of the neck can be used as a preliminary diagnostic tool for >> Angiography >>

CT Angiography May Not Be Needed for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism – Medscape News

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

June 15, 2010 — Computed tomography (CT) angiography may not be needed to rule out suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients who have no risk factors, according to the results of a study reported online June 15 and >> Angiography >>

Large medical centre reduces cumulative radiation exposure and CT scans through – Science Centric

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

A large, academic medical centre implemented an imaging algorithm that allowed radiologists to successfully reduce the cumulative radiation exposure and number of computed tomography (CT) angiography (CTA) and CT >> more Angiography >>

Large medical centre reduces cumulative radiation exposure and CT scans through – Science Centric

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

A large, academic medical centre implemented an imaging algorithm that allowed radiologists to successfully reduce the cumulative radiation exposure and number of computed tomography (CT) angiography (CTA) and CT >> Angiography News >>

CT Angiography May Not Be Needed for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism – Medscape News

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

June 15, 2010 — Computed tomography (CT) angiography may not be needed to rule out suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients who have no risk factors, according to the results of a study reported online June 15 and >> more Angiography >>

Ultrasound technique better alternative to invasive angiography for diagnosing heart – Daily News and Analysis

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Washington, DC: A simple, non-invasive carotid artery ultrasound of the neck is an effective alternative to expensive coronary angiography for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a new American study >> Angiography >>