Non-invasive measurement of coronary plaque from coronary CT angiography and its clinical implications

Dey D, Schuhbaeck A, Min JK, Berman DS, Achenbach S (2013)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2013

Journal

Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy Future Drugs Ltd.

Book Volume: 11

Pages Range: 1067-1077

Journal Issue: 8

DOI: 10.1586/14779072.2013.823707

Abstract

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.

Authors with CRIS profile

Stephan Achenbach Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin II

Involved external institutions

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center US United States (USA) (US) Weill Cornell Medicine US United States (USA) (US)

How to cite

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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