Cardiac imaging has a pivotal role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ischaemic
heart disease. SPECT is most commonly used for clinical myocardial perfusion imaging …

Peripheral arterial disease is estimated to affect more than 200 million people worldwide.
Although more than 50% of those affected are asymptomatic, it accounts for 3%-4% of …

Importance Among patients with suspected coronary heart disease (CHD), rates of invasive
angiography are considered too high. Objective To test the hypothesis that among patients …

Background—Noninvasive coronary angiography with the use of multislice computed
tomography (CT) scanners is feasible with high sensitivity and negative predictive value; …

Background: Two imaging techniques, multislice computed tomography (CT) and magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI), have evolved for noninvasive coronary angiography. Purpose: To …

Objective To evaluate whether invasive coronary angiography or computed tomography
(CT) should be performed in patients clinically referred for coronary angiography with an …

We assessed how much, if anything, people would pay for a laboratory test that predicted
their future disease status. A questionnaire was administered via an internet‐based survey …

Aims Atherogenesis, evolution of plaque, and outcomes following endovascular intervention
depend heavily on the unique vascular architecture of each individual. Patient-specific …

Background In patients with suspected angina pectoris, CT coronary angiography (CTCA)
clarifies the diagnosis, directs appropriate investigations and therapies, and reduces clinical …

Background—Conventional cardiopulmonary exercise testing can objectively measure
exercise intolerance but cannot provide comprehensive evaluation of physiology. This …