Cardiovascular ImagingArchives
Comparison of photon-counting CT angiography with energy-integrating CT angiography in coronary artery stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cardiovascular Imaging 6 min.
Historically, invasive coronary angiography (ICA) has been the gold standard for evaluation of coronary artery plaques [1]. However, its invasiveness, need for contrast administration, and associated procedural risks have prompted the development of non-invasive alternatives. Coronary computed tomography...
Endoscope-integrated indocyanine green videoangiography for craniocervical dural arteriovenous fistula with ruptured anterior spinal artery aneurysm: a case report and review of the literature
Cardiovascular Imaging 2 min.
Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) at the craniocervical junction (CCJ) are rare vascular malformations, accounting for 1–2% of intracranial or spinal AVFs. They exhibit complex angioarchitecture, often involving radiculomeningeal and spinal pial feeders [1]. Pial feeders may develop flow-related aneurysms,...
Impact of contrast enhancement boost and super-resolution deep learning reconstruction on pediatric congenital heart disease CTA scans: ultra-low contrast dose
Cardiovascular Imaging 5 min.
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most significant cardiac conditions in pediatrics and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates, affecting approximately 1% of live births worldwide [1]. CHD is characterized by structural abnormalities of the heart present at birth, affecting...
Pericoronary fat attenuation index on coronary CT angiography and cardiovascular risk in patients with coronary artery disease and chronic kidney disease
Cardiovascular Imaging 5 min.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with a global prevalence of 315 million people, which poses a major threat to public health [1]. With increasing population aging, chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as a prevalent comorbidity of CAD, with a prevalence of...
Opportunistic AI-derived adiposity measures from coronary artery calcium scans predict new-onset type 2 diabetes in adults without obesity or hyperglycemia: insights from the AI-CVD study within MESA
Cardiovascular Imaging 7 min.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major global health burden, affecting over 400 million people worldwide and constituting one of the leading causes of morbidity [1]. Despite its prevalence, approximately 45% of adult T2DM cases remain undiagnosed globally [2, 3]. While obesity is a recognized...
