Electron-beam computed tomography in the evaluation of patients with chest pain.
Electron-beam computed tomography is a promising technology for the noninvasive evaluation of patients with suspected coronary artery disease. However, at the present time there is insufficient clinical evidence to support its widespread use as a screening tool for evaluation of patients with chest pain.
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D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000209:etiology*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000592:standards*