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DOI: 10.1055/a-2771-3091
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Cardiac computed tomography in patients with pacemakers

Kardiale Computertomographie bei Patienten mit Schrittmacher

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  • Niklas Deniz Frömmel 

    1   Radiology, medius Klinik Kirchheim, Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN219593)

  • Stella Schütz

    1   Radiology, medius Klinik Kirchheim, Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN219593)

  • Abdelmajid Matoug

    1   Radiology, medius Klinik Kirchheim, Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN219593)
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Introduction

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is highly prevalent worldwide and a major healthcare burden. It is caused by progressive atherosclerosis, leading to reduced myocardial perfusion and clinical manifestations ranging from angina to myocardial infarction. Key risk factors include hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking, diabetes, and inactivity.



Publication History

Received: 21 September 2025

Accepted after revision: 10 December 2025

Article published online:
20 January 2026

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