Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022 ObjectivesTo investigate the association between the perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) fat attenuation index (FAI) derived from coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and the prevalence of in-stent restenosis (ISR) in patients with coronary ...
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Association Between Cancer Treatment History and Coronary Inflammation [PDF]
JACC: AdvancesBackground: Previous studies have established a strong link between a cancer history and an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Objectives: This study aimed to determine whether a cancer history is independently associated with coronary inflammation,
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Assessment of the Association Between Coronary Artery Calcification, Plaque Vulnerability, and Perivascular Inflammation via Coronary CT Angiography [PDF]
LifeBackground: Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores are a widely used surrogate marker for atherosclerotic burden, but they do not fully reflect plaque vulnerability or coronary inflammation.
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The value of cardiac CT based inflammatory risk assessment in predicting cardiovascular events: a case report [PDF]
BMC Cardiovascular DisordersBackground Vascular inflammation plays a critical role in the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). Measurement of coronary inflammation from coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) using the perivascular fat attenuation index (FAI) Score
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Relation of Perivascular Adipose Tissues on Computed Tomography to Coronary Vasospasm [PDF]
Reviews in Cardiovascular MedicineBackground: Coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) can be used to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate the characteristics of perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT), including PVAT volume and perivascular fat attenuation index
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Predictive Value of CT Fractional Flow Reserve and Fat Attenuation Index Derived from Coronary CT Angiography for In-Stent Restenosis After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention [PDF]
Therapeutics and Clinical Risk ManagementBeibei Li,1,2 Zhiguo Zhang,2 Xianglei Wei,2 Tianzeng Song,3 Yi Zhao,4 Wei Wang4 1Graduate School of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Radiology, Linyi Central Hospital, Yishui County, Linyi ...
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The Perivascular Fat Attenuation Index: Bridging Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease Risk. [PDF]
J Clin MedCardiovascular disease remains the leading global cause of mortality, with inflammation now recognized as a central driver of atherosclerosis and other cardiometabolic conditions. Recent advances have repositioned perivascular adipose tissue from a passive structural element to an active endocrine and immunomodulatory organ, now a key focus in ...
Němečková E, Krása K, Malý M.
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Long-term prognostic value of the serial changes of CT-derived fractional flow reserve and perivascular fat attenuation index. [PDF]
Quant Imaging Med Surg, 2022 To investigate the serial changes of computed tomography (CT) fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) and fat attenuation index (FAI), and explore their relationships with long-term clinical outcomes.Consecutive symptomatic patients with an intermediate pretest probability of coronary artery disease 1-4 were prospectively enrolled if coronary CT angiography ...
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Comparative Prognostic Value of Coronary Calcium Score and Perivascular Fat Attenuation Index in Coronary Artery Disease. [PDF]
J Clin MedCoronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading global cause of mortality, accounting for approximately 30% of all deaths. It is primarily characterized by the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques within the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
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