[Capabilities of Multidetector Computed Tomography in Assessment of Atherosclerosis of Coronary Arteries].
The prevalence of ischemic heart disease (IHD) as well as high mortality from its exacerbations led to an active search and study of diagnostic methods to predict the possible development of acute coronary events. At the moment, it is proved that the morphological properties of atherosclerotic plaque largely determine the course of IHD. Contemporary multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is the only non-invasive method which allows to study the state of coronary arteries. In this review we have analyzed capabilities of MDCT in assessing the severity of stenosis and calcification in the coronary arteries, as well as the structure of atherosclerotic plaques, including signs of "instability".
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Merkulova
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Sharia
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D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011379:Prognosis; D015203:Reproducibility of Results