Effect of pre-medication with beta blockers on scan time and imaging quality in patients having CT coronary angiography

Abstract

This study looks at when beta blockers are given to patients having a CT coronary angiogram (CTCA). Some patients take beta blockers before arriving for their scan, while others receive them once they are in the imaging deparement. The purpose of this study is to compare how these two approaches affect scan preparation and timing. we think that giving beta blockers before arrival will reduce delays and make the process smoother.