title: A computer generated index for the assessment of coronary angiography.
abstract: Mortality in patients with coronary artery disease is related to its severity. The commonly used classification of 1, 2 or 3 vessel disease is relatively insensitive. We have designed a new classification which takes into account site, severity and effect of multiple lesions in the coronary circulation. Data is recorded on Mark Sense computer cards and a coronary index (CI) obtained. We have collected data from 1100 patients and shown correlations of the index with clinical variables, ventricular function and in particular, mortality.
mesh_terms: D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003201:Computers; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000401:mortality; D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D009200:Myocardial Contraction; D011379:Prognosis