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  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Radiology

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  • Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is crucial for non-invasive coronary artery disease (CAD) assessment.
  • CCTA provides detailed visualization of coronary anatomy and plaque characteristics.
  • It offers prognostic value beyond traditional risk stratification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the expanding role of CCTA in preventive cardiology.
  • To highlight advancements in CCTA analysis, including AI and body composition.
  • To discuss CCTA's utility in risk prediction and therapeutic monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on CCTA applications in CAD.
  • Discussion of AI-driven analytics for plaque quantification and functional assessment (FFR-CT).
  • Exploration of CCTA-derived adipose tissue metrics (FAI, PCAT) and their prognostic implications.

Main Results:

  • CCTA accurately assesses plaque burden, composition, and high-risk features.
  • AI enhances automated plaque quantification and FFR-CT integration.
  • CCTA-derived adipose tissue metrics predict adverse cardiac events and reflect inflammation.
  • Serial CCTA demonstrates therapeutic efficacy in plaque regression and stabilization.

Conclusions:

  • CCTA is a pivotal modality in preventive cardiology.
  • Integrating CCTA with AI and body composition analysis refines personalized risk prediction.
  • CCTA guides preventive strategies and monitors therapeutic interventions.