Current status of cardiac CT for the detection of myocardial ischemia
Schuhbaeck A, Marwan M, Cury RC, Achenbach S (2013)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2013
Journal
Book Volume: 38
Pages Range: 359-366
Journal Issue: 4
DOI: 10.1007/s00059-013-3805-3
Abstract
Stress and rest myocardial perfusion imaging using computed tomography (CT) can be accurately and safely performed. CT angiography allows for the anatomic visualization of coronary lesions and the components of atherosclerotic plaque, whereas according to currently available data, CT perfusion imaging improves the diagnostic accuracy for detecting ischemic lesions. However, the radiation exposure and contrast load that are involved cannot be neglected. Owing to the limited number of trials that have been published so far, and the fact that they used a wide variety of image acquisition and stress protocols, a standard acquisition protocol for CT perfusion imaging still needs to be found and evaluated in larger multicenter trials. Therefore, CT perfusion imaging, as opposed to other modalities such as magnetic resonance perfusion, SPECT, or positron emission tomography, cannot yet be regarded as clinical routine, but may be considered in patients with contraindications for other imaging modalities. © 2013 Urban & Vogel.
Authors with CRIS profile
Mohamed Marwan
Department of Medicine 2 – Cardiology and Angiology
Stephan Achenbach
Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin II
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United States (USA) (US)How to cite
APA:
Schuhbaeck, A., Marwan, M., Cury, R.C., & Achenbach, S. (2013). Current status of cardiac CT for the detection of myocardial ischemia. Herz, 38(4), 359-366. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-013-3805-3
MLA:
Schuhbaeck, A., et al. "Current status of cardiac CT for the detection of myocardial ischemia." Herz 38.4 (2013): 359-366.
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