Quality Evaluation in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Imaging

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Author : Peter L. Tilkemeier
Genre : Medical

Summary : This handbook provides hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers, along with their medical and technical directors and hospital administrators, with the necessary information and tools to develop quality initiatives. The specific aims of this book include: 1.Describe quality control as it relates to n

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Author : Mario J. Garcia
Genre : Medical

Summary : This textbook covers the fundamental principles of cardiovascular imaging modalities and their applications for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. The main focus is on the comprehensive diagnosis of clinical conditions/disease entities through the most effective cardiovascular imaging test or

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Author : Baskot Branislav
Genre : Medical

Summary : In the intervening 10 years tremendous advances in the field of cardiac computed tomography have occurred. We now can legitimately claim that computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the coronary arteries is available. In the evaluation of patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), many

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Author : Paolo Pavone
Genre : Medical

Summary : Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Western countries. In non-fatal cases, they are associated with a decreased quality of life as well as a substantial economic burden to society. Most sudden cardiac events are related to the complications of a non-stenosing marginal plaque. F

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Author : IAEA
Genre : Medical

Summary : Integrated cardiovascular imaging is the optimal use of multiple imaging modalities to obtain complementary information about cardiac diseases, to aid in diagnosis, determine aetiology and prognosis, with the ultimate objective of effectively guiding clinical decision making. Over the past few decad

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Author : Christos P. Loizou
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : Ultrasound imaging technology has experienced a dramatic change in the last 30 years. Because of its non-invasive nature and continuing improvements in image quality, ultrasound imaging is progressively achieving an important role in the assessment and characterization of cardiovascular imaging. Spe

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Author : David B. Matchar
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Summary : This report describes an evaluation of the available scientific evidence on direct non-invasive imaging tests (NITs) for coronary artery disease. In particular, we focus on six key questions provided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid S