Browsing by Subject "coronary artery disease"

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    Controversial benefits of Omega-3 fatty acid (fish oil)
    (2009-09-18) Whitehair, Lance
    Fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids are popular supplements. There is debt as to whether fish oil gives cardiovascular benefit particularly with mortality outcomes. A recent systematic review is referenced.
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    Is CT Angiography Right for You?
    (2009-05-06) Meyers, Jason
    Given the high sensitivity and negative predictive value of 64-slice CT angiography, a negative result can be used to effectively rule out CAD in the intermediate risk patient, while a positive result can identify those who need to proceed to traditional angiography.