Dey D, Schuhbaeck A, Min JK, Berman DS, Achenbach S (2013)
Publication Type: Journal article, Review article
Publication year: 2013
Book Volume: 11
Pages Range: 1067-1077
Journal Issue: 8
DOI: 10.1586/14779072.2013.823707
Coronary CT angiography (CTA) is increasingly used worldwide for direct, non-invasive evaluation of the coronary arteries. Advances in computed tomography (CT) technology over the last decade have enabled such reliable imaging of the coronary arteries. Beyond arterial stenosis, coronary CTA also permits assessment of atherosclerotic plaque (including plaque burden) and coronary artery remodeling, previously only achievable through invasive means. It has been shown that coronary plaque volumes for non-calcified and mixed plaques and the arterial remodeling index, correlate closely with invasive intravascular ultrasound. Several studies have also shown a strong relationship of adverse plaque features imaged by coronary CTA with acute coronary syndrome, all-cause death, major adverse cardiovascular events and myocardial ischemia. The aim of this review is to summarize current methods for quantitative measurement of atherosclerotic plaque features from coronary CTA and to discuss their clinical implications. © 2013 Informa UK Ltd.
APA:
Dey, D., Schuhbaeck, A., Min, J.K., Berman, D.S., & Achenbach, S. (2013). Non-invasive measurement of coronary plaque from coronary CT angiography and its clinical implications. Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy, 11(8), 1067-1077. https://doi.org/10.1586/14779072.2013.823707
MLA:
Dey, Damini, et al. "Non-invasive measurement of coronary plaque from coronary CT angiography and its clinical implications." Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy 11.8 (2013): 1067-1077.
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