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Monday, 11 August 2014 / Published in Health Information, News and Resources

Plaque Analysis May Improve Risk Assessment

Quantitative plaque analysis using cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) provides an accurate assessment of arterial plaque and could dramatically impact the management of patients with diabetes who face a high risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular events, according to new research. Plaque that forms in the arterial walls can restrict blood flow and, in some
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