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Recent advances in imaging technology have had a huge impact on the diagnosis and treatment coronary artery diseases.

Newer imaging systems enable advanced 3D imaging with rotational angiography, which uses a quick spin around the patient to create a CT-like, 3D image of the anatomy. This can all be done tableside in the cath lab. Some systems allow these images, or CT or MRI 3D images, to be overlaid or fused with the live 2D fluoroscopic images.

Articles

Accuracy, Safety and Application of Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

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Asia-Pacific Cardiology 2007;1(1):24-6

Multislice Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography

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Interventional Cardiology 2008;3(1):21-3

Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging for Detection of Vulnerable Plaques

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Asia-Pacific Cardiology 2007;1(1):29-30

Advantages of the Use of a Blood-pool Magnetic Resonance Contrast Agent

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European Cardiology 2008;4(1):46–50