The Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography: 2020 Year in review

Villines, Todd C.; Al’Aref, Subhi J.; Andreini, Daniele; Chen, Marcus Y; Choi, Andrew D.; Cecco, Carlo N. De; Dey, Damini; Earls, James P.; Ferencik, Maros; Gransar, Heidi; Hecht, Harvey S.; Leipsic, Jonathon; Lu, Michael T.; Marwan, Mohamed; Maurovich-Horvat, Pál; Nicol, Edward; Weir‐McCall, Jonathan R.; Whelton, Seamus P.; Williams, Michelle C.; Arbab‐Zadeh, Armin; Feuchtner, Gudrun

doi:10.1016/j.jcct.2021.02.004

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“…CT coronary angiography (CTCA) is used to evaluate coronary artery disease, coronary artery stenosis, or coronary artery anatomy prior to cardiac surgery, in some cases in place of invasive angiography. [8][9][10][11] The ability to obtain thin slices (0.65-0.75mm), the usage of ECG-gating, and post processing multiplanar reconstruction allow for the creation of a 3D image of the heart that can be viewed at various angles, all which contribute to the excellent spatial resolution seen with CCT. 8,12 Additionally, CCT provides excellent temporal resolution (although not superior to 2D echocardiography), with the ability to capture the heart at various points in the cardiac cycle.…”

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Diagnosing Endocarditis: Get the Picture?!

Daubenspeck

Hackett

Patel

et al. 2022

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia

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Diagnosing Endocarditis: Get the Picture?!

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Hackett

Patel

et al. 2022

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia

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“…As we can read in The Journal of Cardiovascular Computer Tomography: 2020 Year in review [29] , the field of CCTA advances at a remarkable pace with expanding clinical implications. Firstly, CAC score, assessed by CAC-DRS (Data and Reporting System), seems to have high prognostic accuracy, as well as CAD-RADS, which provides additional prognostic discrimination for prediction of future coronary heart diseases [63] .…”

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“…Thus, chest CT is a key tool for diagnosis and staging of COVID-19, but it can also give relevant information regarding extra-pulmonary manifestations. Precisely, as regards to cardiovascular involvement, the role of cardiovascular CT (CCT) in COVID-19 is continuously under investigations, with new data appearing monthly as noted in “The Journal of Cardiovascular Computer Tomography: 2020 Year in review” [29] ; the exact clinical indications when to use CT or cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) are yet to be defined but they both have promising implications in clinical practice. With regards to CCT, it can be used to evaluate coronary artery calcification (CAC), which can be easily detected during scans, and which seems to be an integrative marker of worse prognosis in patients with COVID-19 without previous CV disease.…”

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Non-invasive coronary imaging in patients with COVID-19: A narrative review

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Muscogiuri

Bassareo

et al. 2022

European Journal of Radiology

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SARS-CoV-2 infection, responsible for COVID-19 outbreak, can cause cardiac complications, worsening outcome and prognosis. In particular, it can exacerbate any underlying cardiovascular condition, leading to atherosclerosis and increased plaque vulnerability, which may cause acute coronary syndrome. We review current knowledge on the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 can trigger endothelial/myocardial damage and cause plaque formation, instability and deterioration. The aim of this review is to evaluate current non-invasive diagnostic techniques for coronary arteries evaluation in COVID-19 patients, such as coronary CT angiography and atherosclerotic plaque imaging, and their clinical implications. We also discuss the role of artificial intelligence, deep learning and radiomics in the context of coronary imaging in COVID-19 patients.

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“…PVAT is a layer of fat that surrounds the coronary arteries and other blood vessels, and is composed of lipid-filled cells (adipocytes), connective tissue cells (such as preadipocytes), and interstitial tissue. PVAT is considered part of the vessel and has a close anatomical and physiological relationship with the arterial wall [ 8 ]. EAT and PVAT also contribute to systemic inflammation by releasing cytokines into the circulation through paracrine signaling pathways [ 9 ].…”

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Elevated FAI Index of Pericoronary Inflammation on Coronary CT Identifies Increased Risk of Coronary Plaque Vulnerability after COVID-19 Infection

Matyas

Benedek

Blindu

et al. 2023

IJMS

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Inflammation is a key factor in the development of atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by the buildup of plaque in the arteries. COVID-19 infection is known to cause systemic inflammation, but its impact on local plaque vulnerability is unclear. Our study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 infection on coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients who underwent computed tomography angiography (CCTA) for chest pain in the early stages after infection, using an AI-powered solution called CaRi-Heart®. The study included 158 patients (mean age was 61.63 ± 10.14 years) with angina and low to intermediate clinical likelihood of CAD, with 75 having a previous COVID-19 infection and 83 without infection. The results showed that patients who had a previous COVID-19 infection had higher levels of pericoronary inflammation than those who did not have a COVID-19 infection, suggesting that COVID-19 may increase the risk of coronary plaque destabilization. This study highlights the potential long-term impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health, and the importance of monitoring and managing cardiovascular risk factors in patients recovering from COVID-19 infection. The AI-powered CaRi-Heart® technology may offer a non-invasive way to detect coronary artery inflammation and plaque instability in patients with COVID-19.

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The Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography: 2020 Year in review

Cited by 9 publications

References 46 publications

Diagnosing Endocarditis: Get the Picture?!

Diagnosing Endocarditis: Get the Picture?!

Non-invasive coronary imaging in patients with COVID-19: A narrative review

Elevated FAI Index of Pericoronary Inflammation on Coronary CT Identifies Increased Risk of Coronary Plaque Vulnerability after COVID-19 Infection

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