Electron beam computed tomography
University HealthSystem Consortium
Record ID 32000008207
English
Authors' objectives:
Evaluates electron beam computed tomography as a noninvasive imaging procedure to detect coronary artery calcification (CAC). Presents background material on coronary artery disease, information on other technologies that are used to diagnose CAD, a review of the literature on the use of EBCT, survey data from UHC members on EBCT, and information on other issues that may affect the decision-making process as it relates to EBCT.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.uhc.edu/
Year Published:
1999
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Calcinosis
- Coronary Vessels
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Contact
Organisation Name:
University HealthSystem Consortium
Contact Address:
University HealthSystem Consortium, 2001 Spring Rd., Suite 700, Oak Brook, IL 60523 USA. Tel: 630-954-1700, Fax: 630/954-4730
Contact Name:
matuszewski@uhc.edu
Contact Email:
matuszewski@uhc.edu
Copyright:
University HealthSystem Consortium
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