…blood tests and other radiological examinations are most often required, in particular computed tomography (DT) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Anatomy of the pericardium…

…computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) is a non invasive anatomical examination that depicts the coronary arterial lumen, atherosclerotic plaque, and the severity and distribution of coronary…

…photons directly. These gamma rays are detected by gamma cameras to create tomographic images of the left ventricle. In PET (Positron Emission Tomography), radiotracers emit…

…tissue. The distribution of retained tracer provides tomographic information about relative regional perfusion. Imaging is generally performed at rest and during exercise or pharmacological stress…

…the occurrence of contrast induced AKI is negligible or very low. Risk rises substantially with chronic kidney disease, particularly diabetic kidney disease and advanced CKD…

…and radiographic density of coronary calcification. CAC therefore functions primarily as an imaging biomarker of coronary atherosclerotic burden rather than as a direct measure of…

…and may not show the EEM through substantial plaque or calcium. Blood clearance is required because blood causes strong backscatter of the light signal. Imaging…

…perfusion and wall motion. Cardiac planes All imaging modalities define, orient and display the heart using the long axis of the left ventricle and selected…

…detected during imaging. Exercise is the preferred method for inducing myocardial stress, as it provides additional diagnostic and prognostic information, including symptoms, heart rate response…

…because coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and functional imaging have higher diagnostic performance. Its most consistent contemporary role is therefore the assessment of functional capacity…