Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiographic Assessment

Joseph Schoepf, M.D., Associate Professor of Radiology and Cardiology, Director of Computed Tomography Research, Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the advantages of using CTA.

References and Resources
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Sheth T, Amlani S, Ellins ML, et al. Computed tomographic coronary angiographic assessment of high-risk coronary anatomy in patients with suspected coronary artery disease and intermediate pretest probability. Am Heart J. 2008 May;155(5):918-23.

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