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Author(s): Richard Solomon Added: 3 years ago
The use of iodinated contrast media (CM) for both diagnostic imaging and interventional studies continues to increase. The introduction of multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) scanners allows for quicker imaging of internal organs, and image acquisition is now fast enough for study of the coronary arteries. This technology requires the delivery of a high concentration of iodine to the… View more

Prevention & Chronic Conditions
Author(s): Matthew J Budoff Added: 3 years ago
Cardiac computed tomography (CT) has evolved greatly over the last 20 years. This article reviews its current clinical uses, and describes some of the potential for even greater utility in the near future. Electron beam tomography (EBT) was developed 20 years ago specifically for cardiac imaging. Although the technique can quantify ventricular anatomy and function1 as well as myocardial… View more

Imaging & Diagnostics
Author(s): David SH Bell Added: 3 years ago
Thiazolidinediones (TZD) and metformin lower cardiac risk factors, as do serum glucoses, and are therefore the best choice for initial therapy of type 2 diabetes. To choose between metformin and a thiazolidinedione is difficult because of the many benefits of both drugs. In most cases, a combination of metformin and a TZD is chosen, and this article describes the rationale for this decision. The… View more

Prevention & Chronic Conditions
ACS in the Elderly
Author(s): Mansi Oberoi , Nitesh Ainani , J Dawn Abbott , et al Added: 1 year ago

MI/ACS
Author(s): Ijeoma Isiadinso , Nanette K Wenger Added: 3 years ago
Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease CVD is the leading cause of death in Europe and the United States. CVD mortality is on the decline in many countries, and in several European countries, cancer has now surpassed CVD as the leading cause of death.1 However, CVD remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States and results in more female deaths than cancer, lung… View more

Demographic

Prevention & Chronic Conditions
Author(s): Richard Solomon Added: 3 years ago
The use of iodinated contrast media (CM) for both diagnostic imaging and interventional studies continues to increase. The introduction of multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) scanners allows for quicker imaging of internal organs, and image acquisition is now fast enough for study of the coronary arteries. This technology requires the delivery of a high concentration of iodine to the… View more

Imaging & Diagnostics
Author(s): Atsushi Sakamoto , Anne Cornelissen , Yu Sato , et al Added: 2 years ago

Vascular Disease and Surgery
Author(s): Richard E Katholi Added: 3 years ago
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) represents an increasing healthcare burden and challenge as the frequency of diagnostic imaging and interventional studies increase, particularly among populations at risk of developing CIN. As the population ages, decreased renal function and increased atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease become more prevalent. Increasing levels of obesity with resultant… View more

Imaging & Diagnostics

Prevention & Chronic Conditions
Chest Pain in Women
Author(s): Mariem A Sawan , Rebecca S Steinberg , Michael N Sayegh , et al Added: 4 months ago

Demographic

Prevention & Chronic Conditions
Author(s): Marc P Allard-Ratick , Pratik Sandesara , Arshed A Quyyumi , et al Added: 3 years ago
Historically, HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) has been inversely associated with adfverse cardiovascular outcomes such as MI, stroke, and cardiovascular death.1–3 This led to widespread belief that HDL-C, in addition to LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), was a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, efforts to increase HDL-C in high-risk patients with well-controlled LDL-C values have not… View more

Prevention & Chronic Conditions