Safety, efficacy, and indications of beta-adrenergic receptor blockade to reduce heart rate prior to coronary CT angiography |
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Authors: | Mahabadi Amir A,Achenbach Stephan,Burgstahler Christof,Dill Thorsten,Fischbach Roman,Knez Andreas,Moshage Werner,Richartz Barbara M,Ropers Dieter,Schröder Stephen,Silber Sigmund,Möhlenkamp Stefan Working group " Cardiac CT" of the German Cardiac Society |
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Affiliation: | Department of Cardiology, West German Heart Center, University Clinic Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45122 Essen, Germany. |
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Abstract: | For selected indications, coronary computed tomographic (CT) angiography is an established clinical technology for evaluation in patients suspected of having or known to have coronary artery disease. In coronary CT angiography, image quality is highly dependent on heart rate, with heart rate reduction to less than 60 beats per minute being important for both image quality and radiation dose reduction, especially when single-source CT scanners are used. β-Blockers are the first-line option for short-term reduction of heart rate prior to coronary CT angiography. In recent years, multiple β-blocker administration protocols with oral and/or intravenous application have been proposed. This review article provides an overview of the indications, efficacy, and safety of β-blockade protocols prior to coronary CT angiography with respect to different scanner techniques. Moreover, implications for radiation exposure and left ventricular function analysis are discussed. |
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