Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 25, 2026

Identifying Coronary Artery Calcification on Non-gated Computed Tomography Scans
04:40

Identifying Coronary Artery Calcification on Non-gated Computed Tomography Scans

Published on: August 28, 2018

Coronary artery disease among hypertensive patients undergoing coronary computed tomography angiography

Abdel-Rauf Zeina1, Elisha Barmeir, Ghassan Zaid

  • 1Department of Radiology and MAR Imaging Institute, Israel. raufzeina3@hotmail.com

Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine (Hagerstown, Md.)
|March 6, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Hypertension significantly increases the prevalence and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD). Longer hypertension duration correlates with more extensive CAD, highlighting the need for early detection in hypertensive individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Hypertension Research
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of death in hypertensive patients.
  • The exact prevalence of CAD in this population remains unclear.
  • Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and severity of CAD in hypertensive patients.
  • To investigate the relationship between hypertension duration and CAD.
  • To assess the utility of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in evaluating CAD in hypertensive patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 352 patients undergoing CCTA was analyzed.
  • Patients were divided into hypertensive (n=125) and normotensive (n=227) groups.
  • CAD was defined as coronary atherosclerosis; findings were compared between groups.

Main Results:

  • CAD was more prevalent in hypertensive patients (82%) compared to normotensive patients (72%) (P < 0.0001).
  • Hypertensive patients exhibited twice the rate of obstructive CAD and more plaques per segment.
  • Hypertension duration of ≥10 years was associated with increased CAD in coronary segments.

Conclusions:

  • Hypertension is linked to a higher prevalence and greater severity of CAD.
  • CAD severity escalates with the duration of hypertension.
  • CCTA can aid in identifying high-risk hypertensive patients for further ischemia evaluation.
Abstract

More Related Videos

Semi-Automatic Graphical Tool for Measuring Coronary Artery Spatially Weighted Calcium Score from Gated Cardiac Computed Tomography Images06:57

Semi-Automatic Graphical Tool for Measuring Coronary Artery Spatially Weighted Calcium Score from Gated Cardiac Computed Tomography Images

Published on: September 22, 2023

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT01:28

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT

Cardiac computed tomography (CT) scanning is an advanced cardiac imaging technique that utilizes CT technology, with or without intravenous (IV) contrast, to produce accurate cross-sectional virtual slices of specific areas of the heart, coronary circulation, and major blood vessels such as the aorta, pulmonary veins, and arteries. The computer processes these slices to generate three-dimensional images. Multidetector CT (MDCT) is a rapid form of CT scanning that captures multiple slices...
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT01:25

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT

Calcium-Scoring CT ScanA calcium-scoring CT scan, also known as coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan, detects calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. This test assesses the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to cardiovascular events such as angina, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest.A calcium-scoring CT scan is generally recommended for individuals at intermediate risk of CAD without symptoms. It includes:Men aged 40-75 and women aged 50-75: Especially those with a...
Acute Coronary Syndrome III: Diagnostic Studies01:30

Acute Coronary Syndrome III: Diagnostic Studies

Diagnosing acute coronary syndrome or ACS begins with a thorough patient history. Notable symptoms include central, crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, neck, jaw, or back, along with shortness of breath, sweating (diaphoresis), nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and palpitations.It is crucial to note any history of cardiac illnesses and assess risk factors, including age, gender, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and a sedentary lifestyle.During physical examination, vital...
Computed Tomography01:10

Computed Tomography

Tomography refers to imaging by sections. Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses computers to analyze several cross-sectional X-rays to reveal minute details about structures in the body.
The technique was invented in the 1970s and is based on the principle that as X-rays pass through the body, they are absorbed or reflected at different levels. In the technique, a patient lies on a motorized platform while a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanner rotates...
Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography01:27

Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography

DefinitionComputed Tomography (CT) of the genitourinary (GU) tract is a non-invasive imaging modality that utilizes X-rays and computer processing to generate detailed cross-sectional images of the urinary system, encompassing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and adjacent structures such as the adrenal glands.PurposeCT scans of the GU tract serve several diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including:Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Diseases: Detects kidney stones, tumors, cysts, and congenital...
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray01:20

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray

The most common cardiovascular diagnostic test is an X-ray. It produces images of the heart, blood vessels, and adjacent structures.
Definition and Purpose
An X-ray, or radiograph, is a non-invasive method that uses ionizing radiation to take images of internal structures. It is mainly used in cardiac imaging to examine the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels, aiming to identify abnormalities in the heart's size, shape, and position, such as heart failure, congenital defects, and vascular...