Radcliffe Cardiology, Jordan Rance; Special Editor: Greg Guillory

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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

Long-term Prognostic Implications of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography

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US Cardiology 2010;7(1):42–6

Non-invasive Computed Tomography Angiography of the Coronaries - Is There Enough Evidence?

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Interventional Cardiology 20016;1(1):23-4

Platelet Function Testing in Clinical Practice - Experience and Views from Europe and the US

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European Cardiology 2011;7(3):203–11

Acute Myocardial Infarction - The Role of Drug-eluting Stents in Treatment Strategies

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European Cardiology 2011;7(2):113–6