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