Abstract:To study the accuracy of the 256 Multi-detector Computerized Tomography (MDCT) in detecting coronary artery stenosis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS.We retrospectively analyzed angiographic findings of patients who underwent both 256 MDCT and invasive coronary angiography (ICA). All epicardial arteries, regardless of calcium burden, were segmented into proximal, mid and distal part for comparative analysis. Significant coronary artery stenosis was defined as the reduction of luminal diameter being equal to or more than… Show more
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