title: Coronary computed tomography angiography for stable angina: past, present, and future.
abstract: Although the clinical use of computed tomography in cardiac imaging had slow beginnings, it has seen rapid development over the past decade. This review aims to discuss the state of the technology and to help clarify its role in the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease. This article highlights major historic perspectives, the accuracy of coronary computed tomography angiography in evaluating obstructive coronary artery disease, associated radiation exposure issues, considerations in patient selection, and ongoing clinical and technologic advancements.
authors.affiliation: Radiology Department, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Amr M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ajlan
authors.forename: Brett G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Heilbron
authors.forename: Jonathon
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Leipsic
mesh_terms: D060050:Angina, Stable / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000639:trends*