Archive for the ‘Cardiology’ Category

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 >>

Smoking Rate Declines In Beijing’s Urban Population – PRLog (free press release)

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 18, 2010 – The smoking rate of Beijing urban residents has decreased slightly according to a survey of carried out in 2009 and presented today at the World Congress of Cardiology (WCC >> more Cardiology >>

Research and Markets ( www.researchandmarkets.com/research/34b374/japanese_market_fo : ) has announced the addition of the ” Japanese Market for Interventional Cardiology 2010 (Executive Summary) : ” report to their >> more Cardiology >>

CT angiography may be unnecessary in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism – EurekAlert

Monday, June 21st, 2010

OAK BROOK, Ill. – A new study suggests that computed tomography (CT) angiography might be unnecessary in many patients suspected of having pulmonary embolism (PE), based on the results of risk assessment analysis. PE >> Angiography >>