Noninvasive evaluation of coronary artery disease: magnetic resonance imaging & multi-slice computed tomography

摘要: Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in industrialized countries. Moreover, reaching endemic proportions and will put an enormous strain on healthcare economics near future. Accurate noninvasive diagnosis functional evaluation coronary early stages important for selecting appropriate management strategy patients with known or suspected disease. During past decade, magnetic resonance imaging multi-slice computed tomography have emerged as modalities that allow both anatomical Implementation these may improve clinical diagnostic workup, prognostification