Erschienen in:
01.10.2012 | Cardiac Computed Tomography (TC Villines and S Achenbach, Section Editors)
Characteristics of High-Risk Plaques as Identified on Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
verfasst von:
Maros Ferencik, Harald Seifarth, Christopher L. Schlett, Pal Maurovich-Horvat, Bryan Wai, Brian B. Ghoshhajra, Udo Hoffmann
Erschienen in:
Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports
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Ausgabe 5/2012
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Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that permits the assessment of coronary arteries for the presence of stenosis and plaque. Improved image quality with the newest CT technology has resulted in the ability to perform detailed analysis of coronary atherosclerotic plaque. Multiple cross-sectional studies described morphologic features of plaques associated with acute coronary syndrome. Further, the prognostic value of coronary plaque characteristics for the prediction of future cardiovascular events has been explored. In this article, we review the available literature on characteristics of high-risk plaques as identified by coronary CT angiography.