Evaluation of Coronary Artery Calcification Using CT and Its Derivative Techniques
Coronary artery calcification significantly diminishes the diagnostic accuracy and specificity of coronary CT angiography(CCTA)in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease(CAD).However,the current state of the field lacks standardization and guidance regarding the selection and application of CCTA equipment,reconstruction,and simulation computing in the evaluation of coronary artery calcification in patients with CAD.This article provides an academic review of the principle,selection,and clinical application of these diagnostic methods in patients with coronary artery calcification who are diagnosed with CAD.