One-stop cardiovascular diagnostic imaging (and radiation dose).
Kefer et al. indicate that "MSCT and MR are useful for the noninvasive detection of coronary artery stenoses on both a segmental and per vessel basis. Because neither technique is 100% accurate, these techniques are not ready yet to replace conventional coronary angiography." In summary, all things considered, a properly done cardiac catheterization with contrast angiography can really be a one-stop shop for diagnostic imaging and therapy of the cardiovascular system, and the radiation dose is acceptable.
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D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods*; D003935:Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular; D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage