One-stop cardiovascular diagnostic imaging (and radiation dose)

Abstract

Kefer et al. indicate that "MSCT and MR are useful for the noninvasive detection of coronary artery stenoses on both a segmental and per vessel basis. Because neither technique is 100% accurate, these techniques are not ready yet to replace conventional coronary angiography." In summary, all things considered, a properly done cardiac catheterization with contrast angiography can really be a one-stop shop for diagnostic imaging and therapy of the cardiovascular system, and the radiation dose is acceptable.