Histogram-derived modified thresholds for coronary artery calcium scoring with lower tube voltage.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to determine the proper modified thresholds for detecting and weighting CAC scores at 100 kV through histogram matching in comparison with 120 kV as a standard reference. From the training set (680 participants), modified thresholds at 100 kV were obtained through histogram matching of calcium pixels to 120 kV. From the validation set (213 participants), a standard CAC score at 120 kV, and modified CAC score at 100 kV using modified thresholds were compare through the paired t test and the Bland-Altman plot. Agreement for risk categories (no, minimal, mild, moderate, and severe) was evaluated using kappa statistics. Radiation doses were also compared. For the validation set, there was no significant difference between standard (median, 18.7; IQR, 0.0-207.0) and modified (median, 1

SUBMITTER: Kim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8408203 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature