Objective. To compare the image quality of coronary computed tomography angiography
(CCTA) acquired under two conditions: 75% fixed as the acquisition window center (Group …

Purpose To investigate the diagnostic confidence of Coronary Computed Tomography
Angiography (CCTA) and the effect of patient-related factors on CCTA image quality using a …

Methods: Consecutive patients with suspected CAD who were referred to CCTA were
included into our retrospective study. The patients were divided onto two groups based on …

Purpose To assess the image quality of 256-slice computed tomographic angiography
(CTA) and to identify possible impact factors associated with image quality. Methods From …

Introduction Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is increasingly being
utilized for assessment of coronary artery disease. New techniques for CCTA intend to …

Purpose To evaluate the influence of severe calcification on image quality of CT
angiography (CTA) of coronary arteries acquired with dual source CT. Method 171 dual …

OBJECTIVE. The objective of our study was to prospectively investigate the effect of
adjusting the scan length of CT coronary angiography using the calcium scoring images …

BACKGROUND: CT-derived fractional flow reserve (FFRCT) and diagnostic accuracy rely
on good image quality during coronary CT angiography (CCTA). OBJECTIVE: To investigate …

Background: Coronary calcification can lead to over-estimation of the degree of coronary
stenosis. Purpose: To evaluate whether thinner reconstruction thickness improves the …

The influence of coronary calcification on the diagnostic performance of coronary computed
tomography angiography (CTA) remains controversial. This study attempts to assess the …