Cited 14 times since 2005 (0.8 per year) source: EuropePMC European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, Volume 32, Issue 11, 1 1 2005, Pages 1337-1347 Multislice CT coronary angiography: how to do it and what is the current clinical performance? Cademartiri F, Schuijf JD, Mollet NR, Malagutti P, Runza G, Bax JJ, de Feyter PJ
The introduction of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) has allowed non-invasive coronary angiography. Although widely applied, extensive information on technical details of the technique is lacking. This survey offers detailed information on patient preparation, data acquisition, reconstruction and interpretation. In addition, a summary of the available studies using MSCT for non-invasive angiography is provided. Based on pooled analysis of direct comparisons between MSCT and invasive angiography, the weighted mean sensitivity and specificity of current 16-slice MSCT for the detection of coronary artery disease are 88% and 96%, respectively. At present, the technique is particularly well suited for reliable exclusion of coronary artery disease. It is important to emphasise that MSCT only provides anatomical images, visualising the presence of atherosclerosis; information on the haemodynamic significance of these lesions (i.e. ischaemia) cannot be derived.
