Imaging by 64-slice CT accurately diagnoses stenosis in CABG
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Invasive coronary angiography (ICA) is the standard method for follow-up examination after CABG but is limited by discomfort to patients, high cost and risk of complications. A noninvasive alternative has therefore been sought. Angiographic studies of 64-slice CT have shown accuracy in the diagnosis of coronary artery stenosis. Pache et al. therefore assessed the effectiveness of this modality in the diagnostic assessment of CABG, using ICA as a reference standard.
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