| Abstrakt: |
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, have published new findings on the role of Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) in risk stratification for coronary artery disease. The study highlights the advancements in CCTA technology, including the assessment of atherosclerotic plaque, detection of high-risk plaque features, and evaluation of pericoronary adipose tissue density for at-risk patients. The research emphasizes the prognostic utility of expanded diagnostic measures in predicting major adverse cardiac events, but notes the need for further exploration of plaque quantification and physiological significance of lesions. The study concludes by summarizing current evidence on comprehensive risk assessment with CCTA and suggests future directions for research in this area. [Extracted from the article] |
