AnalyzeDirect Visualizing Calcified Plaques with Virtual Intravascular Endoscopy
Searching for screening techniques for the early detection of coronary artery disease, the leading cause of death in the Western world, represents one of the greatest challenges in the scientific field. While the occurrence of cardiovascular disease can be detected through imaging modalities such as coronary CT angiography, the presence of calcified plaques in the…
Coronary CT Angiography Gauges Heart Disease Severity
A precise view inside coronary arteries speaks volumes about the health of a patient’s heart. This is particularly true when it comes to detecting the extent of life-threatening plaques inside coronary arteries and dangerous left arterial bifurcation angles. A recent study has found that coronary CT virtual intravascular endoscopy can be used to identify different…