Ability for visualization, reasons for nonassessable image, and diagnostic accuracy of 16-slice multidetector row helical computed tomography for the assessment of the entire coronary arteries

Toshiro Kitagawa; Takashi Fujii; Yasuyuki Tomohiro; Kouji Maeda; Masakazu Kobayashi; Eiji Kunita; Yoshitaka Sekiguchi; Takayuki Suzuki; Kouichi Fujikawa; Hiroshi Yamaguchi

doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.12.062

Ability for visualization, reasons for nonassessable image, and diagnostic accuracy of 16-slice multidetector row helical computed tomography for the assessment of the entire coronary arteries

Am J Cardiol. 2005 May 1;95(9):1076-9. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.12.062.

Authors

Toshiro Kitagawa¹, Takashi Fujii, Yasuyuki Tomohiro, Kouji Maeda, Masakazu Kobayashi, Eiji Kunita, Yoshitaka Sekiguchi, Takayuki Suzuki, Kouichi Fujikawa, Hiroshi Yamaguchi

Affiliation

¹ Department of Cardiology, Hiroshima General Hospital, Hatsukaichi, Japan. kjp32725@mopera.ne.jp

PMID: 15842975
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.12.062

Abstract

It was demonstrated that 16-slice multidetector row helical computed tomography may permit more accurate assessment of entire coronary arteries, with a low rate of arteries unable to be evaluated. The detection of coronary artery stenoses with this modality was applicable to assessable segments.

MeSH terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
Coronary Angiography / methods*
Coronary Angiography / trends
Coronary Stenosis / diagnostic imaging*
Coronary Vessels / pathology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Radiographic Image Enhancement
Tomography, Spiral Computed / methods*
Visual Perception