Accuracy of dynamic stress CT myocardial perfusion in patients with suspected non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.

Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) and dynamic stress CT myocardial perfusion (CT-MPI) are established modalities in the analysis of patients with chronic coronary syndromes. Their role in patients with suspected non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is unknown. CCTA with CT-MPI might assist in the triage of NSTEMI patients to the Cath lab.

Combined strategy of upfront CTCA and optimal treatment for stable chest pain: rationale and design of the CLEAR-CAD trial.

Background: Patients with stable chest pain suspected of coronary artery disease (CAD) usually undergo multiple diagnostic tests to confirm or rule out obstructive CAD. Some tests may not effectively assess the presence of CAD, precluding optimal treatment. A diagnostic strategy of upfront computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) combined with optimal medical therapy (OMT) tailored to the extent of CAD may be superior to standard care in preventing major adverse cardiac events.

Supine Traction Versus Prone Bending Radiographs for Assessing the Curve Flexibility in Spinal Deformity.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: No consensus exists among surgeons on which radiologic method to prefer for the assessment of curve flexibility in spinal deformity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the difference in curve correction on supine traction radiographs versus prone side bending radiographs.

The evolution and benefit of device therapy in patients listed for heart transplant.

Aims: The latest 2015 ESC Guidelines on the prevention of sudden cardiac death make a Class IIa recommendation for ICD implantation in patients listed for heart transplantation. This recommendation was based on expert consensus in view of the sparsity of data.

Methods And Results: All patients listed for heart transplantation at the University Hospitals of Leuven from 2002 until 2014 were studied retrospectively.