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ArticleIranian journal of radiology : a quarterly journal published by the Iranian Radiological Society2016

Diagnostic Accuracy of Dual-Source Computerized Tomography Coronary Angiography in Symptomatic Patients Presenting to a Referral Cardiovascular Center During Daily Clinical Practice.

Arash Mahdavi, Ali Mohammadzadeh, Golsa Joodi, Mohammad Reza Tabatabaei, Farhad Sheikholeslami, Marzieh Motevalli

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Article in Iranian journal of radiology : a quarterly journal published by the Iranian Radiological Society, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Arash MahdaviFaculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ali MohammadzadehRajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Golsa JoodiFaculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad Reza TabatabaeiFaculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Farhad SheikholeslamiEndocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Marzieh MotevalliRajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Shaheed Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IRResearch Institute for Endocrine Sciences · IRShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

backgroundThere are numerous studies that address the diagnostic value of dual-source computed tomography (DSCT) as an alternative to conventional coronary angiography (CCA). However, the benefit of application of DSCT in a real world clinical setting should be evaluated.

objectivesTo determine the diagnostic accuracy of DSCT technique compared with CCA as the gold standard method in detection of coronary artery stenosis among symptomatic patients who are presented to a referral cardiovascular center during daily clinical practice. PATIENTS AND

methodsEvaluating the medical records of a tertiary care referral cardiovascular center, 47 patients who had undergone DSCT and CCA, and also met the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study were selected. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and likelihood ratios (LRs) of the DSCT imaging technique were calculated.

resultsIn total, 97.8% of the segments (628/642) could be visualized with diagnostic image quality via DSCT coronary angiography. The mean heart rate during DSCT was 69.2 ± 12.2 bpm (range: 39 - 83 bpm), and the mean Agatston score was 507.7 ± 590.5 (range: 0 - 2328). Per segment analysis of the findings revealed that the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, positive LR (PLR) and negative LR (NLR) of DSCT technique for evaluation of patients with coronary artery disease were 93.7%, 96.8%, 92.7%, 97.2%, 29.4, and 0.066, respectively. Also per vessel, analysis of the findings showed a sensitivity of 97.1%, a specificity of 94.0%, PPV of 95.3%, NPV of 96.3%, PLR of 16.1, and NLR of 0.030.

conclusionOur results indicate that DSCT coronary angiography provides high diagnostic accuracy for the evaluation of CAD patients during daily routine practice of a referral cardiovascular setting.

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AtherosclerosisCardiac Imaging TechniquesCoronary AngiographyMultidetector Computed Tomography

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