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Feasibility and limitations of deep learning–based coronary calcium scoring in PET-CT: a comparison with coronary calcium score CT
ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the feasibility and limitations of deep learning–based coronary calcium scoring using positron emission...
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Feasibility of virtual non-iodine coronary calcium scoring on dual source photon-counting coronary CT angiography: a dynamic phantom study
BackgroundThe aim of our current systematic dynamic phantom study was first, to optimize reconstruction parameters of coronary CTA (CCTA) acquired on...
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Multislice CT coronary angiography and coronary artery calcium scoring, correlation with Heart Score
BackgroundCoronary atherosclerosis is the number one leading cause of death. According to estimates, if all primary cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)...
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Machine learning–based coronary artery calcium score predicted from clinical variables as a prognostic indicator in patients referred for invasive coronary angiography
ObjectivesUtilising readily available clinical variables, we aimed to develop and validate a novel machine learning (ML) model to predict severe...
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Artificial intelligence in coronary artery calcium score: rationale, different approaches, and outcomes
Almost 35 years after its introduction, coronary artery calcium score (CACS) not only survived technological advances but became one of the...
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Calcium evaluation using coronary computed tomography in combination with optical coherence tomography
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) can assess calcium thickness, a key factor for predicting good stent expansion; however, it underestimates...
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A meta-analysis comparing the diagnostic performance of computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve and coronary computed tomography angiography at different levels of coronary artery calcium score
ObjectivesThe impact of coronary calcification on the diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) and...
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Study of serum calcium and phosphorus levels in chronic kidney disease patients with acute coronary syndrome
BackgroundCardiovascular (CVS) conditions remain the main etiology of death in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) even after control of...
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Coronary artery calcium quantification technique using dual energy material decomposition: a simulation study
Coronary artery calcification is a significant predictor of cardiovascular disease, with current detection methods like Agatston scoring having...
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Relationship between coronary artery calcium score and bleeding events after percutaneous coronary intervention in chronic coronary syndrome
The relationship between coronary artery calcium (CAC) and bleeding events after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with chronic...
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Evaluation of the thickness of coronary calcium by 60-MHz intravascular ultrasound: head-to-head comparison with optical frequency domain imaging
The region behind the coronary calcium could not be visualized by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) because of acoustic shadow. However, some...
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Silent myocardial infarction fatty scars detected by coronary calcium score CT scan in diabetic patients without history of coronary heart disease
ObjectivesTo evaluate the prevalence of intra-myocardial fatty scars (IMFS) most likely indicating previous silent myocardial infarction (SMI), as...
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Is coronary artery calcium an independent risk factor for white matter hyperintensity?
BackgroundCardiovascular diseases have been considered the primary cause of disability and death worldwide. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is an...
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Predictive value of machine learning algorithm of coronary artery calcium score and clinical factors for obstructive coronary artery disease in hypertensive patients
BackgroundThe addition of coronary artery calcium score (CACS) to prediction models has been verified to improve performance. Machine learning (ML)...
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Application of coronary artery calcium score measurement on coronary CT angiography
ObjectiveTo verify the accuracy and the clinical application of the coronary artery calcium score measurement on coronary CT angiography (CCTA).
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Combination of computed tomography angiography with coronary artery calcium score for improved diagnosis of coronary artery disease: a collaborative meta-analysis of stable chest pain patients referred for invasive coronary angiography
ObjectivesCoronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has higher diagnostic accuracy than coronary artery calcium (CAC) score for detecting...
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Impact of deep learning image reconstructions (DLIR) on coronary artery calcium quantification
BackgroundDeep learning image reconstructions (DLIR) have been recently introduced as an alternative to filtered back projection (FBP) and iterative...
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Contemporary attitudes and beliefs on coronary artery calcium from social media using artificial intelligence
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a powerful tool to refine atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk assessment. Despite its growing...
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The estimation of coronary artery calcium thickness by computed tomography angiography based on optical coherence tomography measurements
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is recommended to be the most appropriate modality in assessing calcium thickness, however, it has limitations...
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Influence of BMI on virtual coronary artery calcium scoring
PurposeVirtual non-contrast (VNC) coronary artery calcium scoring (CAC) may obviate the need for traditional non-contrast (TNC) CAC. There is no data...
