Radiology
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Common conditions
- Coronary artery disease
- Chest pain
- Congenital anomalies
- Pulmonary vein mapping prior to Atrial Fibrillation ablation
- Evaluation of CABG vessels
- Post cardiac transplant evaluation
What are some key elements of this study
- EKG gated angiographic imaging of the coronary arteries
- May involve premedication for coronary artery dilatation and heart rate control
- May include a noncontrast EKG gated series for coronary calcium scoring
Why this modality?
- High resolution imaging of the coronary arteries
- Fast
Who reads these studies?
Cardiac radiologists
What to do if there is a finding?
Followup with cardiologist
Why get this done at UCLA Radiology?
- High end fleet of dual source CT scanners
- Highly experienced CT technologists who are experienced in advanced CT protocols
- Highly skilled nursing staff for pre and post-medication monitoring
- 3D lab providing post-processing