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ArticleJapanese journal of radiology2017

Coronary computed tomography angiography using 128-slice dual-source computed tomography in patients with severe calcification.

Suguru Sato, Yosuke Horii, Norihiko Yoshimura, Takuya Yagi, Hidefumi Aoyama

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Article in Japanese journal of radiology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Suguru SatoDepartment of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757 Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
Yosuke HoriiDepartment of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757 Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
Norihiko YoshimuraDepartment of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757 Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan. nyry1103@med.niigata-u.ac.jp.
Takuya YagiDepartment of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757 Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
Hidefumi AoyamaDepartment of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757 Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
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Abstract

purposeTo compare coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) and coronary angiography (CAG) with regard to luminal graphic definition of calcified segments using 128-slice dual-source computed tomography (DSCT), specifically for patients with an Agatston score >400. MATERIALS AND

methodsOf 1148 consecutive patients who underwent coronary CTA using a 128-slice DSCT, 132 subjects had severe calcification with an Agatston score >400. Thirty-nine of the 132 patients who had undergone CAG within 3 months before or after coronary CTA were included. We investigated the distribution of calcification, and we visually evaluated significant stenosis in the calcified and all segments. Results were compared with CAG.

resultsThe target group in this study had a very high mean Agatston score of 1771 ± 1724. Results for sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of 247 calcified vs all 325 segments were as follows: sensitivity 93.2 vs 92.2%, specificity 83.9 vs 87.5%, PPV 70.8 vs 69.6%, and NPV 96.7 vs 97.3%, respectively.

conclusion128-slice DSCT has potential for evaluation of calcified segments in the lumen, even in patients whose Agatston score exceeds 400.

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Computed Tomography AngiographyCoronary AngiographyAgedAged, 80 and overCardiac-Gated Imaging TechniquesCoronary DiseaseFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsSensitivity and SpecificityVascular Calcification128-slice dual-source CTCoronary computed tomography angiographyVery high Agatston score

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