Towards reference values of pericoronary adipose tissue attenuation: impact of coronary artery and tube voltage in coronary computed tomography angiography
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07069-0
Abstract: To determine normal pericoronary adipose tissue mean attenuation (PCATMA) values for left the anterior descending (LAD), left circumflex (LCX), and right coronary artery (RCA) in patients without plaques on coronary CT angiography (cCTA), taking into… read more here.
Keywords: tube voltage; rca; pcatma; ccta ... See more keywords
Atypical angina pectoris: the compressed graft
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DOI: 10.1007/s00392-018-1341-0
Abstract: In 2018, an 89-year-old, frail man presented to our clinic with unstable angina, dyspnea, and NYHA III, that had occurred over the last 3 weeks. A history of ischemic cardiomyopathy with global myocardial hypokinesia and… read more here.
Keywords: bypass; surgery; graft; rca ... See more keywords
Effects of ligation of a coronary artery fistula on coronary blood flow
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-019-02003-4
Abstract: A 60-year-old woman with a known right coronary artery (RCA) to coronary sinus (CS) fistula presented with a 2-month history of dyspnea and chest tightness on exertion and persistent atrial tachycardia. Chest X-ray revealed biventricular… read more here.
Keywords: effects ligation; coronary artery; rca; fistula ... See more keywords
Caution is needed when evaluating coronary slit-like lesions with FFR-CT
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DOI: 10.1007/s12928-022-00855-1
Abstract: Coronary computed tomography angiography-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR-CT) provides valuable information for decision-making regarding treatment strategies for coronary artery disease [1]. Although FFR-CT is a useful tool, we experienced a case demonstrating that caution should… read more here.
Keywords: rca; slit like; ffr; slit ... See more keywords
Design of high gain, broadband resonant cavity antenna with meta-material inspired superstrate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aeue.2018.12.021
Abstract: Abstract A broadband high gain planar meta-material based Resonant Cavity Antenna (RCA) operating at C-band is proposed. The RCA is modeled using simple ray tracing method. The unit cell metamaterial consists of Artificial Magnetic Conductor… read more here.
Keywords: meta material; antenna; gain; cavity ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the concrete prisms test method for assessing the potential alkali-aggregate reactivity of recycled concrete aggregates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2017.10.008
Abstract: Abstract The concrete prism test (CPT) is a widely used method for assessing the potential alkali-aggregate reactivity of any given natural aggregate. This paper presents the evaluation of the current method and its applicability to… read more here.
Keywords: method; reactivity; rca; aggregate ... See more keywords
Petrographic investigation on recycled coarse aggregate and identification the reason behind the inferior performance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.085
Abstract: Abstract Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) shows more complex behavior in fresh and hardened concrete due to its higher water absorption, weak bonding capacity, poor interfacial transition zones (ITZs) and other uncertainties. The old attached mortar… read more here.
Keywords: aggregate; microscopy; reason behind; behind inferior ... See more keywords
The effects of carbonation conditions on the physical and microstructural properties of recycled concrete coarse aggregates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119486
Abstract: Abstract In this research, the effects of carbonation conditions on the physical, mechanical, microstructural and durability properties of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) are investigated. The results suggest that regardless of the carbonation conditions, carbonation of… read more here.
Keywords: properties recycled; carbonation; carbonation conditions; conditions physical ... See more keywords
Microscopic assessment of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) mixtures affected by alkali-silica reaction (ASR)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121250
Abstract: Abstract Recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) are deemed an efficient approach to reduce waste yet, the presence of previous alkali-silica reaction (ASR) causes reservations towards its use in new construction. In this work, RCA specimens are… read more here.
Keywords: asr; reaction asr; rca; silica reaction ... See more keywords
The Prognostic Value of Coronary Flow Velocity Reserve in Two Coronary Arteries During Vasodilator Stress Echocardiography
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DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2018.09.002
Abstract: Background: Vasodilator stress echocardiography (SE) allows combined evaluation of regional wall motion and Doppler coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR) of both the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) and the right coronary artery (RCA). The… read more here.
Keywords: risk; lad cfvr; rca; vasodilator stress ... See more keywords
A Rare Case of Single Right Coronary Artery with Absent Left Main Coronary Artery
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.382
Abstract: A 54-year-old female presented with chest pain and was noted to have new T-wave inversion on her electrocardiograph (ECG) in leads V2-V6. The patient has a past history of recurrent DVT/PE and recently had a… read more here.
Keywords: left main; artery; coronary artery; rca ... See more keywords