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An anatomical feasibility study using CTA reconstruction for modified percutaneous lumbar vertebroplasty
BackgroundLumbar vertebroplasty via several different types of extrapedicular approach has been reported with acceptable clinical results yet the...
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Quantitative analysis of pulmonary perfusion with dual-energy CT angiography: comparison of two quantification methods in patients with pulmonary embolism
The study aimed to evaluate a quantification method of pulmonary perfusion with Dual-Energy CT Angiography (DE-CTA) normalized by lung density in the...
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3D-Arterial analysis software and CEUS in the assessment of severity and vulnerability of carotid atherosclerotic plaque: a comparison with CTA and histopathology
PurposeOur purpose is to assess Multiparametric Ultrasound (MPUS) efficacy for evaluation of carotid plaque vulnerability and carotid stenosis degree...
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Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) for the detection of pulmonary embolism (PE) among trauma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background and objectivesComputed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is a standard imaging technique employed for the detection of pulmonary...
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Variation of computed tomographic angiography–based fractional flow reserve after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
ObjectivesWe sought to identify the impact of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) on changes of fractional flow reserve computed...
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Computed tomographic angiography may be used for assessing the dilatation of the anterior choroidal and posterior communicating arteries in patients with moyamoya syndrome
ObjectiveTo evaluate the feasibility of CT angiography (CTA) for assessing anterior choroidal artery (AChA) and posterior communicating artery...
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Three-dimensional CT angiography facilitates uniportal thoracoscopic anatomic lung resection for pulmonary sequestration: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundPulmonary sequestration (PS) is a rare lesion with independent blood supply from an anomalous systemic artery. A timely resection is...
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Machine learning-based prediction of insufficient contrast enhancement in coronary computed tomography angiography
ObjectivesPatient-tailored contrast delivery protocols strongly reduce the total iodine load and in general improve image quality in CT coronary...
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Pre-operative Imaging of Critical Coarctation of the Aorta: Impact on Surgical Approach and Outcomes
Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) has been increasingly used for the evaluation of infants with aortic arch hypoplasia and coarctation of the...
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The Role of Cardiac Computed Tomography in Heart Failure
Purpose of ReviewCardiac computed tomography (CT) is becoming a more widely applied tool in the diagnosis and management of a variety of...
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Computed tomographic findings in TBX4 mutation: a common cause of severe pulmonary artery hypertension in children
BackgroundMutations in the T-Box 4 (TBX4) gene are a lesser-known cause of heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Patients with heritable...
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Potential role of bolus-tracking data of carotid CT angiography for atrial fibrillation prediction
ObjectivesAtrial fibrillation (AF), a significant cause of ischemic stroke, often goes undetected because of its asymptomatic nature. This study...
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Inclusion of quantitative high-density plaque in coronary computed tomographic score system to predict the time of guidewire crossing chronic total occlusion
ObjectiveThis study aimed to establish a new scoring system that includes histological quantitative features derived from coronary computed...
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Dural arteriovenous fistula with spinal dural arteriovenous fistula: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundThis paper analyzed the cases of dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) with spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF) in the diagnosis and...
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Deep Learning Model for Coronary Angiography
The visual inspection of coronary artery stenosis is known to be significantly affected by variation, due to the presence of other tissues, camera...
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Real world impact of added FFR-CT to coronary CT angiography on clinical decision-making and patient prognosis – IMPACT FFR study
ObjectivesThe addition of CT-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR-CT) increases the diagnostic accuracy of coronary CT angiography (CCTA). We...
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A feasibility study of different GSI noise indexes and concentrations of contrast medium in hepatic CT angiography of overweight patients: image quality, radiation dose, and iodine intake
PurposeTo conduct a comparative study of image quality, radiation dose, and iodine intake in hepatic computed tomographic angiography (CTA) of...
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Osteocutaneous proximal fibular flap: an anatomical and computed tomographic angiographic study of skin and bone perforators
IntroductionVascularized proximal fibular epiphyseal transfer is a reconstruction method for joints and growing bones. The authors investigated the...
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Evaluation of coronary disease among patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: propensity score matching analysis
BackgroundChronic coronary syndrome (CCS) is common among elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve...
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Characteristics of coronary artery disease in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism: evaluation using coronary artery computed tomography angiography
BackgroundSubclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) has recently been acknowledged as an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). However,...
