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Characteristics of High-Risk Plaques as Identified on Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

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Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that permits the assessment of coronary arteries for the presence of stenosis and plaque. Improved image quality with the newest CT technology has resulted in the ability to perform detailed analysis of coronary atherosclerotic plaque. Multiple cross-sectional studies described morphologic features of plaques associated with acute coronary syndrome. Further, the prognostic value of coronary plaque characteristics for the prediction of future cardiovascular events has been explored. In this article, we review the available literature on characteristics of high-risk plaques as identified by coronary CT angiography.

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M. Ferencik: none; H. Seifarth: none; C. L. Schlett: none; P. Maurovich-Horvat: none; B. Wai: none; B. B. Ghoshhajra: Siemens Healthcare USA (honoraria); U. Hoffmann: none.

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  1. Cardiology Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA, 02114, USA

    Maros Ferencik

  2. Cardiac MR/PET/CT Program, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA, 02114, USA

    Maros Ferencik, Harald Seifarth, Christopher L. Schlett, Pal Maurovich-Horvat, Bryan Wai, Brian B. Ghoshhajra & Udo Hoffmann

  3. Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA, 02114, USA

    Maros Ferencik, Harald Seifarth, Christopher L. Schlett, Pal Maurovich-Horvat, Bryan Wai, Brian B. Ghoshhajra & Udo Hoffmann

  4. Heart Center, Semmelweis University, 68 Varosmajor St, Budapest, 1122, Hungary

    Pal Maurovich-Horvat

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    Maros Ferencik

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Ferencik, M., Seifarth, H., Schlett, C.L. et al. Characteristics of High-Risk Plaques as Identified on Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography. Curr Cardiovasc Imaging Rep 5, 265–273 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12410-012-9149-1

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