Episode 7. Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) with Dr James Sapontis
It is estimated that 1 in 4 Australian deaths relate to cardiovascular disease and that there are over 60,000 acute coronary events, including either angina or myocardial infarctions, recorded each year in Australia. In an attempt to reduce morbidity and mortality medical efforts have been directed to primary prevention and improving the selection of patients likely to require coronary intervention, such as cardiac stenting or revascularisation. To discuss the place of coronary CT angiography in the investigation and work up of a patient suspected to have coronary disease we are joined by the very impressive and knowledgeable interventional cardiologist, Dr James Sapontis as he explains –
· CCTA
· Explores the appropriate place of CCTA in the workup and management of coronary artery disease.
I found this conversation very interesting and I am very pleased to share the episode with you.
Useful references include –
Jamessapontis.com
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Dr Luke Crantock MBBS, FRACP, is a gastroenterologist in practice for over 25 years. He is the founder of The Centre for GI Health, based in Melbourne Australia and is passionate about educating General Practitioners and patients on disease prevention and how to manage and improve their digestive health.