[Current and future roles of multi-slice spiral computed tomography in noninvasive imaging of coronary arteries]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2006 Feb;28(1):110-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The emergence of multi-slice spiral computed tomography (MSCT) has a significant influence on cardiovascular imaging. As a noninvasive technique, MSCT is considered suitable for the evaluation of coronary artery stenosis, quantitative and qualitative assessment of plaque, analysis of cardiac function and myocardial perfusion imaging, and determination of the patency of stents or bypass grafts. Recent studies has shown that noninvasive coronary artery imaging with MSCT is a feasible screening test for suspected coronary artery diseases and a valuable follow-up tool for patients who have undergone interventional or surgical therapeutic procedures.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Angiography / methods*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed*