Effectiveness of Point-of-Care Oral Ivabradine for Cardiac Computed Tomography

Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is increasing seen as a first line investigation in patients with suspected coronary artery disease. Heart-rate control improves the image quality and diagnostic accuracy of CCTA. Typically, beta-blockers are administered to induce sinus bradycardia. Sinus bradycardia may also be induced by ivabradine. We hypothesized that in a real-world population ivabradine would be an effective alternative to metoprolol at heart rate lowering for CCTA.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography - October 4, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Emel Celiker Guler, Yeung Yam, Kateleen Jia, Huda El Mais, Alomgir Hossain, Benjamin J.W. Chow, Gary R. Small Tags: Research paper Source Type: research