Coronary computed tomography versus coronary angiography for preoperative coronary assessment before valve surgery
Abstract Background Conventional coronary angiography (CAG) is currently the gold standard technique for the assessment of coronary arteries prior to cardiac valve surgery. Although CAG is a relatively safe procedure, however, it is still an invasive procedure, and it has potential hazards and compl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-07-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Heart Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-021-00180-7 |