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European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

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01-11-2005 | Occasional Survey

Multislice CT coronary angiography: how to do it and what is the current clinical performance?

Authors: Filippo Cademartiri, Joanne D. Schuijf, Nico R. Mollet, Patrizia Malagutti, Giuseppe Runza, Jeroen J. Bax, Pim J. de Feyter

Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging | Issue 11/2005

Abstract

The introduction of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) has allowed non-invasive coronary angiography. Although widely applied, extensive information on technical details of the technique is lacking. This survey offers detailed information on patient preparation, data acquisition, reconstruction and interpretation. In addition, a summary of the available studies using MSCT for non-invasive angiography is provided. Based on pooled analysis of direct comparisons between MSCT and invasive angiography, the weighted mean sensitivity and specificity of current 16-slice MSCT for the detection of coronary artery disease are 88% and 96%, respectively. At present, the technique is particularly well suited for reliable exclusion of coronary artery disease. It is important to emphasise that MSCT only provides anatomical images, visualising the presence of atherosclerosis; information on the haemodynamic significance of these lesions (i.e. ischaemia) cannot be derived.

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Title: Multislice CT coronary angiography: how to do it and what is the current clinical performance?
Authors: Filippo Cademartiri
Joanne D. Schuijf
Nico R. Mollet
Patrizia Malagutti
Giuseppe Runza
Jeroen J. Bax
Pim J. de Feyter
Publication date: 01-11-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging / Issue 11/2005
Print ISSN: 1619-7070
Electronic ISSN: 1619-7089
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-005-1856-2

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