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Perivascular fat attenuation index value and plaque volume increased in non-target lesions of coronary arteries after stenting
BackgroundProgression of non-target lesions (NTLs) after stenting has been reported and is associated with the triggering of an inflammatory...
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Perivascular fat attenuation index measured by coronary computed tomography angiography as a tool for assessment of ischaemia-causing lesions: a case report
BackgroundIt can be difficult to diagnose coronary artery disease in patients with acute coronary syndrome if coronary angiography does not identify...
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Predictive performance of the perivascular fat attenuation index for interventional antegrade percutaneous coronary intervention for chronic total occlusion
ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the association between the perivascular fat attenuation index (FAI) and the success of the antegrade...
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Insulin resistance and coronary inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundInsulin resistance (IR) is associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) severity. However, its underlying mechanisms are not fully...
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A preliminary coronary computed tomography angiography–based study of perivascular fat attenuation index: relation with epicardial adipose tissue and its distribution over the entire coronary vasculature
ObjectivesTo investigate the perivascular fat attenuation index (FAI) in association with epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) parameters and its...
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Crosstalk of human coronary perivascular adipose-derived stem cells with vascular cells: role of tissue factor
The coronary perivascular adipose tissue (cPVAT) has been associated to the burden of cardiovascular risk factors and to the underlying vessel...
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Evaluation of perivascular fat attenuation with coronary CT angiography in cardiac transplantation patients: an imaging biomarker candidate for prediction of cardiac mortality and re-transplantation
ObjectivesIn cardiac transplant recipients, non-invasive allograft surveillance for identifying patients at risk for graft failure remains...
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Vascular/perivascular inflammation in IgG4-related disease
BackgroundImmunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is characterized by the infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells and fibrosclerotic...
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Coronary CT angiography for the assessment of atherosclerotic plaque inflammation: postmortem proof of concept with histological validation
ObjectivesTo evaluate the diagnostic utility of multiphase postmortem CT angiography (PMCTA) to detect plaque enhancement as a surrogate marker of...
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Analysis of the perivascular fat attenuation index and quantitative plaque parameters in relation to haemodynamically impaired myocardial ischaemia
To investigate the correlation between quantitative plaque parameters, the perivascular fat attenuation index, and myocardial ischaemia caused by...
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Incremental diagnostic value of perivascular fat attenuation index for identifying hemodynamically significant ischemia with severe calcification
Purpose : To explore the incremental value of perivascular fat attenuation index (FAI) to identify hemodynamically significant ischemia in severe...
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Radiomics of pericoronary adipose tissue on computed tomography angiography predicts coronary heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
BackgroundDiabetes is a common chronic metabolic disease. The progression of the disease promotes vascular inflammation and the formation of...
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Imaging biomarkers in cardiac CT: moving beyond simple coronary anatomical assessment
Cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is considered the standard non-invasive tool to rule-out obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD)....
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Meta-analysis of the relationship between the number and location of perivascular spaces in the brain and cognitive function
BackgroundCerebral perivascular spaces are part of the cerebral microvascular structure and play a role in lymphatic drainage and the removal of...
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Epicardial and pericoronary adipose tissue and coronary plaque burden in patients with Cushing’s syndrome: a propensity score-matched study
PurposeTo assess coronary inflammation by measuring the volume and density of the epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), perivascular fat attenuation index...
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Impact of Perivascular Adipose Tissue on Neointimal Formation Following Endovascular Placement
Following the placement of endovascular implants, perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) becomes an early sensor of vascular injury to which it responds...
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Layered plaque is associated with high levels of vascular inflammation and vulnerability in patients with stable angina pectoris
Layered plaque, a signature of previous plaque destabilization and healing, is a known predictor for rapid plaque progression; however, the mechanism...
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Coronary computed tomography angiography for clinical practice
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common condition caused by the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques. It can be classified into stable CAD or...
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Preventative Imaging with Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
Purpose of ReviewCoronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is the diagnostic modality of choice for patients with stable chest pain. In this...
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Prediction value of pericoronary fat attenuation index for coronary in-stent restenosis
ObjectivesAs a novel imaging marker, pericoronary fat attenuation index (FAI) reflects the local coronary inflammation which is one of the major...
