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ArticleJournal of inflammation research2026

Association Between Pericoronary Fat Attenuation Index and High-Risk Plaque Features Assessed by Photon-Counting CT.

Lingxin Kong, Bowen Li, Yicheng Han, Xueqiao Yang, Ruyue Ding, Sen Zhang, Xinwu Ma, Hui Gu, Ximing Wang

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Lingxin Kong *School of Radiology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Bowen Li *School of Radiology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Yicheng HanDepartment of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Xueqiao YangSchool of Radiology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Ruyue DingSchool of Radiology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Sen ZhangSchool of Radiology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Xinwu MaDepartment of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Hui GuDepartment of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Ximing WangDepartment of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the correlation between pericoronary fat attenuation index (pFAI) and the presence, characteristics, and number of high-risk plaque (HRP) features identified using photon-counting computed tomography coronary computed tomography angiography (PCCT-CCTA) in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Patients and Methods: This was a single-center prospective cross-sectional study. We prospectively enrolled 119 consecutive patients with suspected CAD who underwent PCCT-CCTA at a local hospital between August and September, 2025. pFAI was measured from coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) images, and its correlation with individual HRP features and their cumulative number was investigated. Results: A total of 119 patients with suspected CAD were prospectively enrolled (mean age: 58.9±11.3 years; 62.1% male). pFAI was significantly higher in the HRP group than in the non-HRP group (-90.1±7.5 HU vs. -98.4±6.7 HU, P<0.001). Patients with ≥2 high-risk features exhibited significantly higher pFAI scores than those without HRP features. The pFAI was not significantly increased in patients with only one HRP feature ( Conclusion: The pFAI was significantly elevated in patients with HRP. Coronary arterial inflammation plays a pivotal role in HRP formation. The PCCT is a powerful tool for detecting HRP and assessing coronary arterial inflammation.

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coronary artery diseasecoronary computed tomography angiographypericoronary adipose tissuephoton-counting computed tomography

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PMCPMC13571638

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