Plaque quantification by coronary computed tomography angiography using intravascular ultrasound as a reference standard: a comparison between standard and last generation computed tomography scanners
European Heart Journal Cardiovascular Imaging
20
May
May
2019
6 months ago
The emerging role of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) as a non-invasive tool for atherosclerosis evaluation is supported by data reporting a good correlation between CCTA and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) for plaque volume quantification.
Aim of the present study was to evaluate whether a last generation CT-scanner may improve coronary plaque volume assessment using IVUS as standard-of-reference. According to the conclusions, CCTA using a new scanner generation shows to be an accurate non-invasive tool to assess and quantify coronary plaque volume.