Left ventricular size determined by electron beam computed tomography predicts significant coronary artery disease and events.
A novel method in the measurement of left ventricular (LV) area using noncontrast electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) was introduced and studied as a diagnostic and prognostic marker for coronary artery disease. Larger LV area measured by noncontrast EBCT was significantly associated with angiographic coronary disease and was a better predictor of coronary disease events than log calcium score.
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Harbor-University of California at Los Angeles Medical Center, Torrance 90502, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002118:Calcium / Q000032:analysis; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D017379:Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012307:Risk Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D002118:Calcium