Use of CT for risk stratification and diagnosis of ischemic heart disease

Česká verzia

Authors: P. Toušek; J. Knot
Authors place of work: Přednosta: prof. MUDr. Petr Widimský, DrSc. ; III. interní-kardiologická klinika ; 3. lékařská fakulta ; Fakultní nemocnice Královské Vinohrady, Praha ; Univerzita Karlova v Praze
Published in the journal: Prakt. Lék. 2008; 88(8): 442-445
Category: Reviews

Summary

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the developed world in the 21st century. Therefore, prevention and early disease diagnosis is very important for patients at risk from or with suspected CAD. Examination with computer tomography using modern imaging techniques is currently increasing in this field. The probability of CAD and long-term patient prognosis can be assessed by coronary artery calcium scoring. Following intravenous contrast administration, coronary arteries can be visualized and severe coronary stenosis can be thus excluded. However, this examination is not an alternative to conventional invasive coronary angiography. This review article is focused on the current role of CT in evaluation of patients with known or suspected CAD.

Key words:
computer tomography, calcium scoring, CT contrast angiography.

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