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Multidetector row CT coronary angiography: technique and preliminary experience.

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  • 1Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini e Radiologia Interventistica, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. Andrea.Romagnoli@Jumpy.it

La Radiologia Medica
|September 11, 2002
PubMed
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Multi-slice CT coronary angiography is a promising technique for visualizing coronary arteries, especially in patients with controlled heart rates. This method shows potential for routine clinical use in screening and follow-up after procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Radiology
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease diagnosis often relies on invasive procedures.
  • Non-invasive imaging modalities are crucial for early detection and management.
  • Multi-slice CT coronary angiography (MSCT CA) offers a potential alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the preliminary experience with multi-slice spiral CT coronary angiography.
  • To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of MSCT CA in visualizing coronary arteries.
  • To determine the potential role of MSCT CA in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • 50 volunteers underwent multi-detector row CT coronary angiography with retrospective ECG gating.
  • Contrast medium was administered, and patients with heart rates >70 bpm received beta-blockers.

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  • CT angiograms were reconstructed at different diastolic phases to minimize motion artifacts.

    • Main Results:

    • CT room occupation time averaged 27 minutes, with 40 minutes for post-processing.
    • 113 out of 132 arteries were assessable; 14.4% had motion artifacts, and 1.5% had calcifications.
    • Findings included normal arteries (54.5%), minimal irregularities (<50% stenosis) (21.2%), and significant stenoses (>50%) (5.3%).

    Conclusions:

    • MSCT coronary angiography is a promising technique for coronary artery visualization.
    • It demonstrates good potential for routine clinical practice, particularly in selected patients.
    • MSCT CA could be valuable for post-interventional follow-up and mass screening.