RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied RadiologyCoronary arterial calcium detection by electron beam and helical CThttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2002/12/Articles/Coronary-arterial-calcium-detection-by-electron-beam-and-helical-CT.aspxThis article presents the evidence for coronary arterial calcium (CAC) screening as a predictor of coronary heart disease (CHD) and examines the characteristics of electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) that have improved CAC detection. Also, the authors discuss how the rapid technologic advances in helical CT are creating a challenge to EBCT’s role as the reference standard for CAC screening.Friday, 10 Jan 2003 13:21:27 GMT