Bridging the gap: cta and ivus of the heart

  CTA or IVUS – which is better? CTA (computed tomography angiography) is currently the gold standard for evaluating myocardial bridging, because it‘s highly accurate. However, recent research has shown that CTA is not all-seeing and all-knowing. IVUS (intravascular ultrasound) may be the better choice. The study included 64 patients with symptoms of ischemia who underwent both CTA and IVUS. CTA earned its gold star, but surprisingly missed the majority of septal branches and soft plaques that could potentially cause serious complications. Interesting? Read more just clicking on the following link: http://bimedis.com/latest-news/browse/142/bridging-the-gap-cta-and-ivus-of-the-heart    
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