CT Angiography For Initial Evaluation of Stable Chest Pain? – Pro And Con Articles From Latest In Cardiology

Here are two articles on CT coronary angio to consider. Reviewed together, the two articles provide an excellent summary of when to consider CTA or graded excercise electrocardiography [with or without imaging] in patients with stable chest pain.

Coronary CTA Should Be the Initial Test in Most Patients With Stable Chest Pain: PRO
May 21, 2018 | Todd C. Villines, MD, FACC Expert Analysis from The American College of Cardiology’s Latest In Cardiology Series.

Coronary CTA Should Be the Initial Test in Most Patients With Stable Chest Pain: CON
May 21, 2018 | Rohit Maini, MD; John Moscona, MD; Tariq Yousuf, MD; Robert C. Hendel, MD, FACC Expert Analysis from The American College of Cardiology’s Latest In Cardiology Series.

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