News tagged with coronary angiogram
Noninvasive imaging technique may help kids with heart transplants
Cardiologists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a noninvasive imaging technique that may help determine whether children who have had heart transplants are showing early signs of rejection. ...
Cardiology
Jul 12, 2012 |
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Study assesses impact of lesion severity on coronary event risk
(HealthDay) -- Contrary to previous evidence, angiographic lesion severity may predict subsequent risk of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) within three months, according to a study published ...
Cardiology
Jul 29, 2012 |
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Heart scan could replace angiogram for some patients
A study published today in the journal Circulation showed that a cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) scan is as accurate as an angiogram in diagnosing the causes of heart failure in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. The ...
Cardiology
Sep 08, 2011 |
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New test for coronary artery disease linked to higher rates of cardiac procedures and greater costs
A new, noninvasive diagnostic test for coronary artery disease is associated with a higher rate of subsequent invasive cardiac procedures and higher health-care spending. That's according to an observational study of Medicare ...
Cardiology
Nov 15, 2011 |
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What do patients receiving optimal medical therapy after a heart attack die from?
Because of improved management at the acute stage, the risk of dying in hospital after a heart attack has decreased by about 50% in the past 10 years. Likewise, the prescription of recommended medications when patients leave ...
Cardiology
Aug 30, 2011 |
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