Angiogram
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CT angiograms
theheart.org — “The implementation of a CT-angiography program reduces the rate of normal findings on invasive angiography tests compared with centers without a dedicated CTA program, possibly decreasing the overall burden on the healthcare system. (Chow BJ et al. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 2009; 2:16-23.)” View full resource at theheart.org
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CTA program reduces the frequency of normal findings on invasive angiograms http://tinyurl.com/cps67a
Symposier - Angiogram Procedure
symposier.com — “Uploaded and shared in Youtube by: SCAIShareCare " In this video, Dr. Mark A. Turco, Director of the Center for Cardiac and Vascular Research at Washington Adventist Hospital (Takoma Park, Maryland), performs an angiogram on a female patient with a history of heart disease in her family. Her stress test had indicated that she might have blockages in the blood vessels that carry blood to and from her heart. In his cath lab at Washington Adventist Hospital, Dr. Turco is able to see whether there a” View full resource at symposier.com
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Dr. Mark A. Turco performs an angiogram on a female patient with a history of heart disease. http://bit.ly/cNUL2f
Study Questions Frequency Of Heart Angiograms
mnt.to — “A recent study raises questions about the frequency of doctors' use of elective heart angiograms, which showed no disease in almost 40 percent of patients.” View full resource at mnt.to
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MedicalNewsToday: Study Questions Frequency Of Heart Angiograms http://bit.ly/cAf55u Full http://bit.ly/cVKdHK
CT angiogram - MayoClinic.com
mayoclinic.com — “Computerized tomography (CT) angiogram — Overview covers risks and results of this heart disease test.” View full resource at mayoclinic.com
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CT angiogram: A common test for heart disease: Computerized tomography (CT) angiogram… http://goo.gl/fb/MDRKH
Symposier - 64-Slice CT Angiogram, What Is This?
symposier.com — “Uploaded and Shared in Youtube by: empowher Dr. Saks shares what a 64-slice CT angiogram and wat it tells her about a woman's heart. For More Information On Heart Conditions Visit http://www.empowher.com/” View full resource at symposier.com
Most Recently Shared on February 11, 2010 at 11:17 pm By:
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64-Slice CT Angiogram, What Is This? --> http://bit.ly/dc4eWN
Heart scan could replace angiogram for some patients
medicalxpress.com — “A study published today in the journal Circulation showed that a cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) scan is as accurate as an angiogram in diagnosing the causes of heart failure in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. The scan causes less pain and discomfort and is also more cost-effective.” View full resource at medicalxpress.com
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Heart scan could replace angiogram for some patients: A study published today in the journal Circulation showed ... http://t.co/V57A11e
Symposier - Angiogram Via Wrist Can Reduce Complications
symposier.com — “Uploaded and Shared in Youtube by: CincinnatiTriHealth A new procedure at Good Samaritan Hospital allows doctors to perform a diagnostic angiogram by working a catheter through the radial artery in a patient's wrist instead of the femoral artery in the leg. The procedure can increase patient comfort during treatment and reduce bleeding complications after. Video courtesy of WKRC TV.” View full resource at symposier.com
Most Recently Shared on January 8, 2010 at 9:14 pm By:
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Angiogram via Wrist, from local Cincinnati news --> http://bit.ly/8qNQRs // Heart procedure performed through the wrist
67 stents, 28 coronary angiograms, and a crippled healthcare system
blogs.theheart.org — “A recent case report in JACC of Cardiology of a 56-year-old patient with 67 stents and a history of 28 coronary angiograms is symbolic of a healthcare system that is barreling out of control fueled by outrageous costs and unbridled use of procedures.” View full resource at blogs.theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on November 1, 2010 at 7:07 pm By:
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67 stents, 28 coronary angiograms, and a crippled healthcare system http://j.mp/9XvWh1 via Eric Topol
Study Questions Frequency Of Heart Angiograms - Kaiser Health News
kaiserhealthnews.org — “A recent study raises questions about the frequent use of heart angiograms, which show no disease in almost 40 percent of patients.” View full resource at kaiserhealthnews.org
Most Recently Shared on March 11, 2010 at 3:42 pm By:
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Study Suggests Overuse Of Heart Angiograms http://bit.ly/bWZlLA - #imaging
The Heart Scan Blog: Roger's near-miss CT angiogram experience
heartscanblog.blogspot.com — “The Heart Scan Blog: Roger's near-miss CT angiogram experience” View full resource at heartscanblog.blogspot.com
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HeartScanBlog: Roger's near-miss CT angiogram experience http://tinyurl.com/lzkkyz Full http://tinyurl.com/qgbzwf
Study: Too many heart patients get angiograms - USATODAY.com
rssfeeds.usatoday.com — “A troublingly high number of U.S. patients who are given angiograms to check for heart disease turn out not to have a significant problem, according to the latest study to suggest Americans get an excess of medical tests.” View full resource at rssfeeds.usatoday.com
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Study: Too many heart patients get angiograms http://bit.ly/aAep83
Women more likely to develop kidney damage after coronary angiogram
news-medical.net — “Women are at higher risk than men of developing kidney damage after undergoing a coronary angiogram, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Women more likely to develop kidney damage after coronary angiogram: Women are at higher risk than men of develo... http://bit.ly/mLVvwR
Angiograms ordered too often, study says - The Boston Globe
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Angiograms ordered too often, study says - The Boston Globe http://retwt.me/1Mu2P (via @elm51)
Coronary Angiograms May Be Overused, Study Says - WSJ.com
online.wsj.com — “A widely used test to detect blockages in the heart's arteries often turns up little or no evidence of disease, a new study found, suggesting that patients are frequently exposed unnecessarily to the risks and costs of the invasive examination.” View full resource at online.wsj.com
Most Recently Shared on March 11, 2010 at 10:04 pm By:
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New England Journal of Medicine article raises questions about the overuse of angiograms: http://tinyurl.com/yd955zw
NKF: Coronary angiograms put women at higher risk of kidney damage
cardiovascularbusiness.com — “Undergoing a coronary angiogram imaging exam puts patients at a higher risk for development of kidney damage, but the risk may be higher for woman than men, according to research presented April 27 at the National Kidney Foundation annual meeting in Las Vegas.” View full resource at cardiovascularbusiness.com
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HDCN: Women may be at higher risk of RCIN after coronary angiography than men. http://bit.ly/maMxSY
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