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September 21, 2025Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal

Diagnostic Accuracy of CT Angiography in Stable Patients Suspected of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease

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RYRizwan Ahmed YaqoobMAMuhammad ArshadAHAli Hameed

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Overview

Prospective analysis compares diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography angiography and invasive angiography in patients at high risk of coronary artery disease, suggesting a safer non-invasive approach.

Key Points

  • CCTA significantly reduced the rate of invasive procedures by 65%, highlighting its utility in diagnosis.
  • At one-year follow-up, major adverse cardiac outcomes were similar in both groups, indicating CCTA's effectiveness.
  • The study involved 100 patients with left ventricular ejection fraction less than 50% or high pre-test probability of obstructive CAD.
  • Statistical analysis used chi-square testing, with results suggesting that CCTA is a safer alternative without compromising health outcomes.

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Yaqoob et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43a0d713b0b5dfea7a8d1https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v6i7.1899
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