Potential application of cardiac computed tomography for early detection of coronary atherosclerosis: From calcium score to advanced atherosclerosis analysis
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2021
Citazione:
Potential application of cardiac computed tomography for early detection of coronary atherosclerosis: From calcium score to advanced atherosclerosis analysis / E. Conte, S. Mushtaq, D. Marchetti, V. Mallia, M. Belmonte, E. Melotti, G. Pontone, M. Pepi, D. Andreini. - In: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. - ISSN 2077-0383. - 10:3(2021 Feb), pp. 521.1-521.14. [10.3390/jcm10030521]
Abstract:
In the present article, an overview of advanced analysis of coronary atherosclerosis by coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is provided, focusing on the potential application of this technique in a primary prevention setting. Coronary artery calcium score (CACS) has a well-demonstrated prognostic value even in a primary prevention setting; however, fibro-fatty, high-risk coronary plaque may be missed by this tool. On the contrary, even if not recommended for primary prevention in the general population, CCTA may enable early high-risk atherosclerosis detection, and specific subgroups of patients may benefit from its application. However, further studies are needed to determine the possible use of CCTA in a primary prevention setting.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Coronary artery calcium score; Coronary computed tomography angiography; High-risk plaque features; Primary prevention; Quantitative coronary plaque analysis
Elenco autori:
E. Conte, S. Mushtaq, D. Marchetti, V. Mallia, M. Belmonte, E. Melotti, G. Pontone, M. Pepi, D. Andreini
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