Noninvasive stent imaging with MSCT.
The fast development of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) for the study of the coronary arteries makes foreseeable its application in many of the aspects related to repeated coronary interventions after stent implantation. This refers not only to the assessment of long term results of stenting and the identification of restenosis, but also the relationship of the prosthesis to coronary locations, such as bifurcations, coronary ostia, etc., which might be relevant in planning secondary revascularisation. In this article, the current state of the art of MSCT in assessing coronary stents is reviewed, paying attention to current technical limitations, to the available evidence on its use in different settings and to future applications in the context of improved MSCT and stent technologies.
Nieman
Koen
K
Department of Cardiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. koennieman@hotmail.com
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D023903:Coronary Restenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome