Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Feb 2012
Influence of coronary computed tomography-angiography on patient management.
To evaluate how coronary computed tomography-angiography (CCTA) altered the management and treatment of patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). ⋯ CCTA can reliably exclude significant CAD not only in patients with low and moderate risk, but also in those with high risk. It can also reliably replace CC in the majority of elective patients regardless of risk stratification. It can also be useful in risk reclassification and optimization of medical therapy in patients with CAD.
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To investigate the prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs in schoolchildren aged 7-14 years from Zagreb. ⋯ Our results showed a high caries prevalence among schoolchildren in Zagreb, indicating a need for an extensive program of primary oral health care.
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