Comprehensive plaque assessment by coronary CT angiography
Most acute coronary syndromes are caused by sudden luminal thrombosis due to
atherosclerotic plaque rupture or erosion. Preventing such an event seems to be the only …
atherosclerotic plaque rupture or erosion. Preventing such an event seems to be the only …
Quantitative assessment of atherosclerotic plaque, recent progress and current limitations
An important advantage of computed tomography coronary angiography (CCTA) is its ability
to visualize the presence and severity of atherosclerotic plaque, rather than just assessing …
to visualize the presence and severity of atherosclerotic plaque, rather than just assessing …
Computed tomographic angiography characteristics of atherosclerotic plaques subsequently resulting in acute coronary syndrome
S Motoyama, M Sarai, H Harigaya, H Anno… - Journal of the American …, 2009 - jacc.org
Objectives: In a computed tomographic (CT) angiography study, we identified the
characteristics of atherosclerotic lesions that were associated with subsequent development …
characteristics of atherosclerotic lesions that were associated with subsequent development …
Accuracy of 64-slice computed tomography to classify and quantify plaque volumes in the proximal coronary system: a comparative study using intravascular …
AW Leber, A Becker, A Knez, F von Ziegler… - Journal of the American …, 2006 - jacc.org
Objectives: We evaluated the accuracy of a new 64-slice computed tomography (CT)
scanner, compared with intravascular ultrasound, to visualize atherosclerosis in the proximal …
scanner, compared with intravascular ultrasound, to visualize atherosclerosis in the proximal …
JCS 2018 guideline on diagnosis of chronic coronary heart diseases
M Yamagishi, N Tamaki, T Akasaka, T Ikeda… - Circulation …, 2021 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Objectives”, explains how to select and use various test methods for evaluating disease
states, the prognosis, and the effects of treatment. References to the literature published …
states, the prognosis, and the effects of treatment. References to the literature published …
The napkin-ring sign indicates advanced atherosclerotic lesions in coronary CT angiography
Objectives: This study sought to determine the accuracy of plaque pattern assessment by
coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to differentiate between early and …
coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to differentiate between early and …
Impact of virtual monoenergetic levels on coronary plaque volume components using photon-counting computed tomography
Abstract Objectives Virtual monoenergetic images (VMIs) from photon-counting CT (PCCT)
may change quantitative coronary plaque volumes. We aimed to assess how plaque …
may change quantitative coronary plaque volumes. We aimed to assess how plaque …
Radiation dose reduction with deep-learning image reconstruction for coronary computed tomography angiography
Objectives Deep-learning image reconstruction (DLIR) offers unique opportunities for
reducing image noise without degrading image quality or diagnostic accuracy in coronary …
reducing image noise without degrading image quality or diagnostic accuracy in coronary …
Characterization of non-calcified coronary atherosclerotic plaque by multi-detector row CT: comparison to IVUS
K Pohle, S Achenbach, B MacNeill, D Ropers… - Atherosclerosis, 2007 - Elsevier
Multi-detector row Computed Tomography (MDCT) permits non-invasive visualization of the
coronary arteries. The ability to visualize and, with limitations, to characterize non-calcified …
coronary arteries. The ability to visualize and, with limitations, to characterize non-calcified …
Automated three-dimensional quantification of noncalcified coronary plaque from coronary CT angiography: comparison with intravascular US
Purpose To determine the accuracy of a previously developed automated algorithm
(AUTOPLAQ [APQ]) for rapid volumetric quantification of noncalcified and calcified plaque …
(AUTOPLAQ [APQ]) for rapid volumetric quantification of noncalcified and calcified plaque …