CT coronary angiography findings in non-atherosclerotic coronary artery diseases
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Zhou, Z.
Xu, L.
Zhang, N.
Wang, H.
Liu, W.
Sun, Zhonghua
Fan, Z.
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2018Type
Journal Article
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Zhou, Z. and Xu, L. and Zhang, N. and Wang, H. and Liu, W. and Sun, Z. and Fan, Z. 2018. CT coronary angiography findings in non-atherosclerotic coronary artery diseases. Clinical Radiology. 73 (2): pp. 205-213.
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Clinical Radiology
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Department of Medical Radiation Sciences
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Abstract
Non-atherosclerotic coronary artery diseases are being increasingly recognised as causes of acute coronary events. Invasive coronary angiography frequently fails to identify the abnormalities in the proximal course of coronary arteries and coronary wall, while computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) allows for acquisition of more detailed information. CTCA serves as a reliable method for evaluating patients with non-atherosclerotic coronary artery diseases. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of non-atherosclerotic abnormalities that may be demonstrated on CTCA.
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