The Clinical Course of Coronary Artery Disease in Coronary Multidetector Computed Tomographic Angiogram

Prognostic Role of Coronary Artery plaquEs in Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Disease Using Multislice of Computed Tomography (PREDICT)

Study Type: Observational Study Design: Observational Model: Defined Population Observational Model: Natural History Time Perspective: Longitudinal Time Perspective: Prospective

The natural history of individual plaques is unknown and needs to be established. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) angiography is a useful noninvasive imaging modality for assessing coronary plaque. Using MDCT, the researchers prospectively investigate the relationship between the presence of coronary plaques and cardiovascular events

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• Irregular heart beat
• Known allergy towards the contrast agent
• Renal dysfunction
• Impossible breath-hold
• Acute coronary syndrome patient