Characteristics of High-Risk Plaques as Identified on Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

Maros Ferencik; Harald Seifarth; Christopher L. Schlett; Pal Maurovich-Horvat; Bryan Wai; Brian B. Ghoshhajra; Udo Hoffmann

doi:10.1007/s12410-012-9149-1

Characteristics of High-Risk Plaques as Identified on Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

Maros Ferencik, Harald Seifarth, Christopher L. Schlett, Pal Maurovich-Horvat, Bryan Wai, Brian B. Ghoshhajra, Udo Hoffmann

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Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that permits the assessment of coronary arteries for the presence of stenosis and plaque. Improved image quality with the newest CT technology has resulted in the ability to perform detailed analysis of coronary atherosclerotic plaque. Multiple cross-sectional studies described morphologic features of plaques associated with acute coronary syndrome. Further, the prognostic value of coronary plaque characteristics for the prediction of future cardiovascular events has been explored. In this article, we review the available literature on characteristics of high-risk plaques as identified by coronary CT angiography.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	265-273
Number of pages	9
Journal	Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports
Volume	5
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12410-012-9149-1
State	Published - Oct 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Acute coronary syndrome
Atherosclerosis
Cardiac computed tomography
Computed tomography
Coronary computed tomography angiography
Coronary plaque

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Histology
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Cell Biology

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Characteristics of High-Risk Plaques as Identified on Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

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