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A Methodological Approach to Non-invasive Assessments of Vascular Function and Morphology
Published on: February 7, 2015
CT angiography in the assessment of carotid artery atherosclerosis
M H Berg1, H I Manninen, H T Räsänen
1Department of Clinical Radiology, University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland.
Objective:
The aim of the study was to evaluate the ability of CT angiography (CTA) to detect atherosclerosis of the carotid arteries in comparison with 3D time-of-flight MR angiography (3D TOF MRA), using contrast angiography and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) as a reference.
Material And Methods:
Contrast angiography and CTA were performed in 31 patients (mean age 65 years, range 45-79). The image quality was evaluated, atherosclerotic lesions were registered, and diameter stenosis degree was visually estimated from axial source images of CTA and 3D TOF MRA (21 patients), and results of interpretations were compared. The comparison of quantitative measurements was performed using IVUS as a reference.
Results:
Contrast angiography detected 51 lesions (mean diameter stenosis 50%, range 10-100%), and CTA detected all same lesions. CTA provided better image quality and consistency of image interpretation than 3D TOF MRA. IVUS verified 29 atherosclerotic lesions with a mean diameter stenosis of 35%, (range 4-40%). CTA yielded a sensitivity of 96% to 100% (< or =10% or < or =20% diameter stenosis regarded as normal) for the detection of lesions with reference to IVUS.
Conclusion:
CTA seems feasible and accurate for the detection of atherosclerosis in carotid arteries.
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