Tag: SCOT-HEART

Rebellion21: Approach to Angina in 2021 via Tarlan Hedayati, MD

by Salim Rezaie posted September 19, 2021 No Comments

In this 14-minute presentation from Rebellion in EM 2021, Dr. Tarlan Hedayati, MD discusses the evidence base for CT coronary angiography (CTCA) and heart catheterization in patients presenting to the ED with coronary artery disease and chest pain (i.e. stable …

Cardiovascular

SCOT-HEART: CCTA Decreases Long-Term Risk of MI and Death?

by Salim Rezaie posted October 22, 2018 No Comments

Background: CT coronary angiography (CTCA) is a relatively new technology that has gained popularity over the past few years in evaluating patients presenting with chest pain. CTCA is an anatomic test that has been shown to increase downstream testing and increase healthcare …

Cardiovascular