Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study aims to compare the image quality of second generation versus first generation 320-computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) in patients with heart rate >/=65 bpm as it has not been specifically reported. METHODS: Consecutive patients who underwent CTCA using second-generation-320-detector-row-CT were prospectively enrolled. A total of 50 patients with elevated (>/=65 bpm) heart rate and 50 patients with controlled (/=65 bpm) compared to first generation CT scanner.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 299 - 306 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |