Nanotechnology could be defined as the technology that has allowed for the control,
manipulation, study, and manufacture of structures and devices in the “nanometer” size …

The 1996 American Heart Association consensus panel recommendations stated that pre-
participation cardiovascular screening for young competitive athletes is justifiable and …

We present a performance evaluation of a recently introduced dual-source computed
tomography (DSCT) system equipped with two X-ray tubes and two corresponding …

This scientific statement reviews the scientific data for cardiac computed tomography (CT)
related to imaging of coronary artery disease (CAD) and atherosclerosis. Cardiac CT is a CT …

Objectives: The aim of our study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of multislice
computed tomography (MSCT) coronary angiography using a new 64-slice scanner …

Atherothrombosis is a complex disease in which cholesterol deposition, inflammation, and
thrombus formation play a major role. Rupture of high-risk, vulnerable plaques is …

Biomarkers enable the characterization of patient populations and quantitation of the extent
to which new drugs reach intended targets, alter proposed pathophysiological mechanisms …

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of 64-
slice computed tomography (CT) to identify and quantify atherosclerotic coronary lesions in …

Objectives: To describe the characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of active infective
endocarditis (IE) in Europe. Design: Prospective survey of medical practices in Europe …

Aims The aim of our study was to investigate the accuracy of 64-slice computed tomography
(CT) for assessing haemodynamically significant stenoses of coronary arteries. Methods and …