Published in:
01-06-2014 | Original Paper
MDCT evaluation of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease: What should radiologists know?
Authors:
Hye Rin Kim, Seung Min Yoo, Ji Young Rho, Hwa Yeon Lee, Charles S. White
Published in:
The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
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Special Issue 1/2014
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Abstract
As an important tool for diagnosing acute coronary syndrome and stable angina, coronary CT angiography has been increasingly being performed in patients presenting with atypical chest pain. In order to help treating patients more efficiently, it is crucial for radiologists to have a comprehensive understanding about mechanisms and clinical aspects as well as CT findings of coronary atherosclerosis per se. A thorough understanding and optimal performance of coronary CT angiography may lead to reduction of unjustified downstream testing. This article provides a clinical and radiological overview of coronary atherosclerosis, and a practical guideline about how to interpret degree of stenosis on coronary CT angiography.