Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Supplement 2 , Pages S109-S115, November 2009

Coronary CTA: Stenosis classification and quantification, including automated measures

Department of Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room S-072, Stanford, CA 94305-5105, USA

Received 8 July 2009; accepted 23 October 2009. published online 02 November 2009.

Abstract 

The development of larger multidetector computed tomography (CT) systems has allowed increased accuracy in quantifying obstructive lesions involving the coronary arteries. This article reviews the accuracy of coronary CT angiography (CTA) in quantifying obstructive lesions, evaluating the extent of coronary artery disease, and classifying the composition of coronary plaques. In addition, several outcomes studies and some promising automated techniques for quantifying coronary CTA are reviewed.

Keywords: Coronary artery disease, Coronary CT angiography, Coronary plaques, Obstructive lesions

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 Conflict of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest.

PII: S1934-5925(09)00516-4

doi:10.1016/j.jcct.2009.10.010

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Supplement 2 , Pages S109-S115, November 2009

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