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[Development and current status of invasive coronary angiography]
Zeitschrift Fur Kardiologie
|July 25, 2000
Summary
This review covers 40 years of invasive selective coronary angiography development. Despite new imaging, coronary angiography remains essential for cardiac diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
- Interventional Cardiology
Context:
- Invasive selective coronary angiography has been a clinical method for approximately 40 years.
- This article reviews its evolution, focusing on developments since 1965.
- It highlights the contributions of pioneers like Prof. Dr. K. Bachmann.
Purpose:
- To provide a historical overview of invasive selective coronary angiography.
- To detail the advancements in procedure and technique over four decades.
- To assess the current status and future of the method in light of emerging technologies.
Summary:
- The article traces the development of invasive selective coronary angiography from its pre-1965 origins.
- Key milestones include the refinement of techniques and the introduction of high-resolution image intensifiers in 1971.
- The foundational work by pioneers has established it as a standard diagnostic tool.
Impact:
- Invasive selective coronary angiography has evolved into an indispensable clinical tool.
- Continuous improvements have enhanced its diagnostic capabilities.
- Despite advancements in MRI, EBCT, and CT, it is predicted to remain crucial in the medium-term future.