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Coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in community hospitals: “current and emerging role”

Rakesh K Sharma1 Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Donald J Voelker1 Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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Rajiv K Sharma1 Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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Vibhuti N Singh2 Bayfront Medical Center, St Petersburg, University of South Florida, FL, USA
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Girish Bhatt1 Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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Mathilde Moazazi1 Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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Teresa Nash1 Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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Hanumanth K Reddy1 Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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Pages 307-316 | Published online: 10 May 2010

Figures & data

Figure 1 Illustration of thin MIP reconstruction of left coronary artery.

Note: Similarity of CCTA image to an angiographic appearance.
Figure 1 Illustration of thin MIP reconstruction of left coronary artery.

Figure 2 Illustration of soft and calcified plaque in proximal and mid LAD.

Figure 2 Illustration of soft and calcified plaque in proximal and mid LAD.

Figure 3 Patient presenting with acute chest pain; CCTA image showing large aortic root dissection.

Figure 3 Patient presenting with acute chest pain; CCTA image showing large aortic root dissection.

Figure 4 Patient presenting with acute chest pain; CCTA image showing large right pulmonary artery embolism.

Figure 4 Patient presenting with acute chest pain; CCTA image showing large right pulmonary artery embolism.

Table 1 Indications for CCTA

Table 2 TIMI score

Table 3 Dose of radiation in different cardiac procedures

Table 4 General guidelines

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