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Computed tomography perfusion imaging (CTP) offers a convenient way to assess myocardial ischemia, complementing computed tomography angiography (CTA) for coronary artery disease (CAD) evaluation. CTP addresses CTA

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular imaging
Radiology
Medical diagnostics

Background:

Computed tomography (CT) advancements have transformed clinical practice for coronary artery disease (CAD) assessment.
Cardiac CT applications include evaluating cardiac structure, function, viability, and coronary anatomy.
Cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA) excels at detecting and excluding CAD but has limitations in identifying lesion-associated ischemia.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current status of myocardial computed tomography perfusion imaging (CTP).
To discuss the available technology, performance, and future challenges of CTP.
To highlight CTP's role in assessing myocardial ischemia.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on myocardial computed tomography perfusion imaging (CTP).
Discussion of CTP technology and its clinical performance.
Analysis of CTP's capabilities in assessing myocardial ischemia.

Main Results:

Myocardial computed tomography perfusion imaging (CTP) is a valuable tool for assessing myocardial ischemia.
CTP provides immediate assessment of ischemia, addressing limitations of CTA.
Current literature demonstrates the utility and convenience of CTP.

Conclusions:

CTP is an emerging and convenient method for assessing myocardial ischemia.
CTP complements CTA in the comprehensive evaluation of coronary artery disease (CAD).
Further research and technological development are needed to address future challenges in CTP.