Computed tomography versus near-infrared spectroscopy for the assessment of coronary atherosclerosis

Computed tomography versus near-infrared spectroscopy for the assessment of coronary atherosclerosis

In patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS), CT imaging showed limited efficacy compared to NIRS-IVUS in assessing plaque composition and quantifying lumen, plaque size, and tissue type, Dr. Anantharaman Ramasamy and colleagues, Barts Heart Centre, UK, reported in the December 2 issue of EuroIntervention.

Dr. Ramasamy and colleagues enrolled 70 CCS patients, evaluating and analyzing 186 vessels using cor...
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