Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of 64-slice or higher computed tomography angiography as an alternative to invasive coronary angiography in the investigation of coronary artery disease [PDF]
Objectives: To assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, in different patient groups, of the use of 64-slice or higher computed tomography (CT) angiography, instead of invasive coronary angiography (CA), for diagnosing people with ...
Cummins, E. +21 more
core +3 more sources
On artefact reduction, segmentation and classification of 3D computed tomography imagery in baggage security screening [PDF]
This work considers novel image-processing and computer-vision techniques to advance the automated analysis of low-resolution, complex 3D volumetric Computed Tomography (CT) imagery obtained in the aviation-security-screening domain. Novel research is
Mouton, Andre
core +7 more sources
Diagnostic performance of coronary CT angiography for stenosis detection according to calcium score: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: A systematic review and meta-analysis to assess sensitivity and specificity of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) for significant stenosis at different degrees of coronary calcification.
den Dekker, M.A.M. +9 more
core +1 more source
Comparative cost-effectiveness analyses of cardiovascular magnetic resonance and coronary angiography combined with fractional flow reserve for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease. [PDF]
According to recent guidelines, patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) should undergo revascularization if significant myocardial ischemia is present.
Pilz, G. +33 more
core +1 more source
64-slice computed tomography angiography in the diagnosis and assessment of coronary artery disease : systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Objective To assess whether 64-slice computed tomography (CT) angiography might replace some coronary angiography (CA) for diagnosis and assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD).
Walker, S. G. (Stephen G.) +20 more
core +1 more source
Computed tomography angiography is frequently used for double rule out of obstructive coronary artery disease and pulmonary embolism in patients presenting to the emergency department with acute chest pain, but it is rare to see concomitant acute ...
Valmiki Maharaj, MD +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Low adiponectin levels are an independent predictor of mixed and non-calcified coronary atherosclerotic plaques. [PDF]
Atherosclerosis is the primary cause of coronary artery disease (CAD). There is increasing recognition that lesion composition rather than size determines the acute complications of atherosclerotic disease.
Lebherz Corinna +51 more
core +2 more sources
Determination of Pericardial Adipose Tissue Increases the Prognostic Accuracy of Coronary Artery Calcification for Future Cardiovascular Events [PDF]
Objectives: Pericardial adipose tissue (PAT) is associated with coronary artery plaque accumulation and the incidence of coronary heart disease. We evaluated the possible incremental prognostic value of PAT for future cardiovascular events.
Ziegler, Franz von +11 more
core +1 more source
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) quality
Introduction: Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is increasingly being utilized for assessment of coronary artery disease. New techniques for CCTA intend to reduce the radiation dose, whereas maintaining the image quality.
Osama Smettei, Rami Abazid
doaj +1 more source
Background Rapid coronary plaque progression (RPP) is associated with incident cardiovascular events. To date, no method exists for the identification of individuals at risk of RPP at a single point in time.
Donghee Han +35 more
doaj +1 more source

