Although multislice computed tomography (MSCT) coronary angiography is effective in ruling out significant obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in both men and women, sensitivity is lower in women, according to Dutch researchers. Reuters Health Information
CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) does not appear to miss pulmonary emboli detected with ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scanning, new research suggests. Reuters Health Information
This study aimed to correlate the optimal interventricular pacing (V-V) interval obtained by echo with the optimal V-V interval obtained by a simpler method based on the surface ECG. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
What is the influence of type 1 diabetes mellitus of long duration (> 10 years) on myocardial function estimated by echo and serum level NT-proBNP in patients without CHD and arterial hypertension? European Heart Journal
Multidetector CT (MDCT) angiography enhances the diagnosis of chest pain of possible ischemic origin in the emergency department, according to a report in the November 15th issue of the American Journal of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information
Bone edema seen on MRI reflects severe disease in patients with early-stage rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a report in the November issue of The Journal of Rheumatology. Reuters Health Information
This article reviews the strengths and limitations of several imaging techniques to follow progression of disease and assess effectiveness of medical therapy for atherosclerosis in diabetic patients. The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease
Contemporary radiation therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma is expected to reduce the rate of second cancers substantially, although the risk varies considerably between individuals, according to a new report in Cancer for December 1. Reuters Health Information
An analysis of Medicare data from 1992 to 2002 indicates that black patients continue to be less likely than whites to receive indicated therapy for a number of malignancies, and the magnitude of this racial gap has not changed much over time. Reuters Health Information
Assuming the future of chest CT CAD resembles the development of CAD in mammography, we are not likely to see early use, and there is no immediate danger that CAD will replace the radiologist. Applied Radiology
