Click the blue WeChat name under the title to quickly follow This article is published in: Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine, 2022, 61(2): 185-192. Authors: Wang Kai, Yang Junjie, Liu Ziwan, Dou Guanhua, Wang Xi, Shan Dongkai, Chen Yundai Abstract Objective To develop a pretest probability model for obstructive coronary artery disease in the Chinese … Read more
Iodinated contrast agents are widely used in CT angiography (CTA) examinations and play an irreplaceable role in the imaging diagnosis of vascular diseases throughout the body. However, there are risks of adverse reactions to injected contrast agents, contraindications, and high costs. Recently, a new study conducted by the First Medical Center of the PLA General … Read more
According to statistics, cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) can clearly display the coronary arteries, accurately detect coronary plaques, and properly assess coronary lesions. With a negative predictive value close to 99% for coronary artery disease, CCTA has become an indispensable diagnostic tool for patients with cardiac … Read more