A New Approach in Risk Stratification by Coronary CT Angiography

Abstract EN

For a decade, coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) has been used as a promising noninvasive modality for the assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) as well as cardiovascular risks.

CCTA can provide more information incorporating the presence, extent, and severity of CAD; coronary plaque burden; and characteristics that highly correlate with those on invasive coronary angiography.

Moreover, recent techniques of CCTA allow assessing hemodynamic significance of CAD.

CCTA may be potentially used as a substitute for other invasive or noninvasive modalities.

This review summarizes risk stratification by anatomical and hemodynamic information of CAD, coronary plaque characteristics, and burden observed on CCTA.