Ability for visualization, reasons for nonassessable image, and diagnostic accuracy of 16-slice multidetector row helical computed tomography for the assessment of the entire coronary arteries.

Toshiro Kitagawa Takashi Fujii Yasuyuki Tomohiro Kouji Maeda Masakazu Kobayashi Eiji Kunita Yoshitaka Sekiguchi Takayuki Suzuki Kouichi Fujikawa Hiroshi Yamaguchi

Am J Cardiol

Department of Cardiology, Hiroshima General Hospital, Hatsukaichi, Japan.

Published: May 2005

It was demonstrated that 16-slice multidetector row helical computed tomography may permit more accurate assessment of entire coronary arteries, with a low rate of arteries unable to be evaluated. The detection of coronary artery stenoses with this modality was applicable to assessable segments.

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