Computed tomography versus near-infrared spectroscopy for the assessment of coronary atherosclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has been proposed as an alternative to intravascular imaging for assessing plaque pathology.

Aims

We aimed to assess the efficacy of CCTA against near-infrared spectroscopy-intravascular ultrasound (NIRS-IVUS) in evaluating atheroma burden and composition and for guiding coronary interventions.

Methods

Seventy patients with a chronic coronary syndrome were recruited and underwent CCTA and NIRS-IVUS. The imaging data were matched, and the estimations of lumen, vessel wall and plaque dimensions and composition of the two modalities were compared. The primary endpoint of the study was the efficacy of CCTA in detecting lipid-rich plaques identified by NIRS-IVUS. Secondary endpoints included the performance of CCTA

SUBMITTER: Ramasamy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11586659 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature