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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Imaging
    • Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Coronary artery disease diagnosis relies on accurate plaque quantification.
    • Ultra-high resolution CT angiography (UHR CCTA) offers detailed plaque visualization.
    • Deep learning (DL) tools show promise for automating complex image analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the feasibility and reproducibility of a novel DL tool for coronary plaque quantification.
    • To evaluate the impact of temporal resolution on plaque quantification accuracy.
    • To validate an automated workflow for UHR CCTA plaque analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 45 UHR CCTA scans.
    • Reconstruction of datasets at 66 ms and 125 ms temporal resolutions.
    • Application of a DL algorithm for automated coronary segmentation and plaque quantification.

    Main Results:

    • The DL algorithm demonstrated high reproducibility and required no manual correction.
    • Lower temporal resolution (125 ms) systematically overestimated plaque volume and diameter stenosis compared to 66 ms.
    • Significant differences in plaque volume (P<0.05) and stenosis (P<0.01) were observed between resolutions.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel DL tool is robust and reproducible for coronary plaque quantification in UHR CCTA.
    • Temporal resolution significantly influences plaque quantification, with lower resolution leading to overestimation.
    • Standardized imaging protocols are crucial for reliable DL-based plaque analysis.