Tag: CAT Scans
RSNA: CT Imaging for Cancer Down During COVID-19 Peak in 2020
In post-COVID-19 peak period in 2020, CT volume still down for cancer screening and initial workup with inconsistent recovery for active cancer
Noncontrast CT Can ID Candidates for Mechanical Thrombectomy
For stroke patients with late-presenting large-vessel occlusion, 90-day outcomes similar with selection by noncontrast CT, MRI, CTP
CTA May ID Pattern for Slow-Progressing Ischemic Stroke
Symmetric collaterals on CTA common in patients with large vessel occlusion stroke, highly specific for small 24-hour ischemic core volume
Zero CAC Score Does Not Rule Out Atherosclerosis
9.2 percent of those with zero CAC and intermediate 10-year atherosclerotic CVD risk had CCTA-verified atherosclerosis
Toxic Dust Exposure Tied to Liver Disease in WTC Responders
Earlier arrival time at World Trade Center associated with decreased liver attenuation on computed tomography
Guidance Issued for Low-Dose Chest CT Screening for Lung Cancer
Seven graded recommendations and nine ungraded consensus statements developed for lung cancer screening
CT Findings Tied to Prognosis in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Certain pathological CT features associated with adverse outcomes up to one year after mild traumatic brain injury
Low-Dose CT Screening for Lung Cancer Can Also ID Aortic Stenosis
Any degree of aortic valve calcification was identified in 13.1 percent of participants; 0.5 percent had at least moderate AS
USPSTF Expands Eligibility for Annual Lung Cancer Screening
Adults aged 50 to 80 years with 20 pack-year smoking history who currently smoke or quit within last 15 years should be screened with low-dose CT
Cocaine Use, HIV Affect Coronary Plaque Morphology
Cocaine use significantly linked to 23.7 percent of radiomic features identified in plaque; HIV infection linked to 1.3 percent
