biostudies-literatureZeng HLNatural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province215https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11325575biostudies-literatureUnknown24(1)<h4>Background</h4>Due to the increasing incidence of ischaemic cerebrovascular diseases, the accurate assessment of internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis is crucial for the development of treatment plans. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of computed tomography angiography (CTA) for severe ICAstenosis, thereby providing support for clinical decision-making and promoting diagnostic updates.<h4>Methods</h4>The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals (VIP), and Chinese Biomedical Literature (CBM) electronic databases were searched from inception to March 21, 2024, to identify publicly available research literature on the use of CTA to diagnBMC medical imagingSystematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic value of computed tomography angiography for severe internal carotid artery stenosis.PMC1132557524NSFSC7535Zeng HLPeng XFLei CYShao FQfalseSystematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic value of computed tomography angiography for severe internal carotid artery stenosis.<h4>Background</h4>Due to the increasing incidence of ischaemic cerebrovascular diseases, the accurate assessment of internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis is crucial for the development of treatment plans. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of computed tomography angiography (CTA) for severe ICAstenosis, thereby providing support for clinical decision-making and promoting diagnostic updates.<h4>Methods</h4>The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals (VIP), and Chinese Biomedical Literature (CBM) electronic databases were searched from inception to March 21, 2024, to identify publicly available research literature on the use of CTA to diagn2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Aug2025-04-19T20:38:34.182Z2025-04-19T20:38:34.182ZS-EPMC113255753914352610.1186/s12880-024-01390-6