Publications by authors named "Fidela Ll Moreno"
Purpose Of Review: It is well known that there is a very high risk of cardiovascular complications among diabetic patients. In spite of all efforts at aggressive control of diabetes and its complications, the incidence of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality remains high, including in patients with no prior symptoms, underscoring a possible advantage for appropriate screening of asymptomatic patients for the presence of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). In this article, we sought primarily to review the results of studies designed to evaluate a possible role of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in the screening of asymptomatic diabetic patients for possible obstructive CAD.
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- 12-lead ECG is essential for assessing cardiac ischemia, but traditional equipment limits its use; smartphones could provide a more accessible alternative for ECG testing.
- A preliminary study with 6 patients compared traditional 12-lead ECGs to smartphone ECGs, using the AliveCor™ Heart Monitor, showing strong correlation in results.
- The smartphone ECG demonstrated good diagnostic capabilities for acute ischemia, indicating the need for further research to establish its accuracy and practical applications.