The Impact of Nitroglycerin on the Evaluation of Coronary Stenosis in Coronary-CT: Preliminary Study in 131 Patients

The Impact of Nitroglycerin on the Evaluation of Coronary Stenosis in Coronary-CT: Preliminary Study in 131 Patients

Background: The sublingual administration of short-acting nitroglycerin (NTG) before coronary computed tomography (CCT) improves the visualization of coronary arteries, causing vasodilatation. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether and how nitroglycerin can influence the concordance between r...

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Main Authors: Francesca D’Errico, Francesca Ricci, Alessandra Luciano, Francesco Paolo Sbordone, Mario Laudazi, Daniele Mecchia, Maria Volpe, Flavia Briganti, Alessio Di Landro, Saverio Muscoli, Luca Pugliese, Vincenzo De Stasio, Carlo Di Donna, Francesco Romeo, Francesco Garaci, Roberto Floris, Marcello Chiocchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
nitroglycerin
CAD
coronary CT
plaque pattern
calcific plaque
stenosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/16/5296

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