Cardiac catheterization and angiograms are medical procedures that allow doctors to examine the inside of the heart and arteries. However, there are some differences between the two. Cardiac ...

Cardiovascular diseases remain one of the leading causes of illness and mortality worldwide. When heart-related symptoms arise, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or unexplained fatigue, medical ...

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease, accounting for about 20% of local deaths. Recent studies by NHCS looked into data that are unique to the Asian population and ...

Patients who underwent coronary computed tomography angiography were more likely to later have invasive cardiac procedures and higher costs compared to patients who underwent stress testing, according ...

The medical team will not perform CT Angio when your ECG and stress test results show no issues, and you belong to a low-risk group for heart problems. The American College of Cardiology and American ...

"This study presents a novel method for assessing LVEF, an important measure of heart function, during any routine coronary angiography without requiring additional procedures or increasing cost," ...

The evidence presented on peripheral angiography included 9 people in 2 studies. Clinical experts explained that it was unlikely that the evidence for coronary angiography was transferable to ...

Competency-based cardiac imaging delivery is needed for effective and efficient patient care, according to a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) statement published today in European Heart Journal a ...