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How many cardiac cta (computed tomography angiogram) procedures are performed annually in small hospitals?

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I don't know: I did a brief search of relevant literature trying to get an answer for you but didn't come up with anything useful. I currently consult at a small hospital (100 beds) and we do about 30-50 a year, i would guess. New literature is promoting ccta in the er to rule out acute coronary syndrome quickly so patients can go home. If insurance picks up on that, the # of procedures will sky-rocket.

Answered 4/11/2012

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Thousands: Coronary cta mostly performed in cardiology offices. Many performed in hospitals also. Hundreds of thousands of these scans done each year. I read many of these tests a year. Very good technology.

Answered 12/10/2012

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