Publication: 64-Slice CT Scan in Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital
Date
2008
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
64-slice CT scan is a versatile newly introduced imaging technology, which is capable of diagnosing various diseases
from head to toe. The 64-slice CT coronary angiography has a negative predictive value of 100%. Virtual images of
bronchi, stomach and colon can provide definite diagnosis. Coronary artery calcification score which predicts coronary
artery disease can be calculated by 64-slice CT scan.
Key words: coronary angiography, coronary calcification
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Karki DB1, Neopane A 2, Regmi S3 , Acharya S 4
1 Professor and HOD, 2 Associate Professor, 3Lecturer, 4 Intern, Department of Medicine KMCTH