BMJ  2004;329 (11 December), doi:10.1136/bmj.329.7479.0-d

Non-invasive cardiology excels

Developments in non-invasive imaging techniques are improving the visualisation of anatomy and functioning of the heart, providing cardiologists with better diagnostic information and guidance on treatment and risk stratification. Prasad and colleagues (p 1386) reviewed trials and systematic reviews on non-invasive cardiac imaging published between 2000 and 2004. They inform us of the newest techniques and remind us of the classics, reporting among others on cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, myocardial perfusion scintigraphy single photon emission computed tomography, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.

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Recent developments in non-invasive cardiology
Sanjay K Prasad, Ravi G Assomull, and Dudley J Pennell
BMJ 2004 329: 1386-1389. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]




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