[Possibilities of Stress Computed Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in the Diagnosis of Ischemic Heart Disease]

Kardiologiia. 2020 Nov 12;60(10):122-131. doi: 10.18087/cardio.2020.10.n1028.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Computed tomography angiography (CT-angiography, CTA) allows noninvasive visualization of coronary arteries (CA). This method is highly sensitive in detecting coronary atherosclerosis. However, standard CTA does not allow evaluation of the hemodynamic significance of found CA stenoses, which requires additional functional tests for detection of myocardial ischemia. This review focuses on possibilities of clinical use, limitations, technical aspects, and prospects of a combination of CT-angiography and CT myocardial perfusion imaging in diagnostics of ischemic heart disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Artery Disease*
  • Coronary Stenosis*
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Ischemia* / diagnostic imaging
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed