Advancing cardiovascular CT whilst keeping it affordable

The previous president ’s page noted that the field of cardiovascular CT is at an inflection point with regards to the use of CCTA in the investigation of coronary artery disease. The evidence from large real-world datasets demonstrates using CCTA to investigate chest pain reduces both cardiovascular morbidity and morta lity. However, numerous advanced decision aid tools have been developed to further enhance CCTA, and the challenge we now face as a society is how to support the incorporation of these technologies into clinical practice.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: SCCT President's Page Source Type: research