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September 10, 2025Heart Science Journal

Coronary plaque assessment by coronary computed tomography angiography

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PIPratiwi IndrihapsariSHSaskia Dyah Handari

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Overview

CCTA assesses plaque characteristics in coronary artery disease, indicating potential risks and treatment options.

Key Points

  • CCTA effectively identifies high-risk characteristics of coronary plaques and correlates them with acute coronary syndrome risk.
  • By evaluating plaque morphology, CCTA can differentiate between stable lesions and those prone to complications like heart attacks.
  • The introduction of CAD-RADS standardizes CCTA reporting, improving consistency in patient assessments and treatment recommendations.
  • Advancements in CCTA allow for precise evaluation of atherosclerotic plaque quantity and quality, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

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Indrihapsari et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c240deb210217d6479cc6ehttps://doi.org/10.21776/ub.hsj.2025.006.03.2
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