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Kwon BJ, Jung C, Sheen SH, Cho JH, Han MH. CT Angiography of Stented Carotid Arteries: Comparison with Doppler Ultrasonography. J Endovasc Ther 2016; 14:489-97. [PMID: 17696623 DOI: 10.1177/152660280701400409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: To determine whether computed tomographic angiography (CTA) is a feasible modality for assessing stented carotid arteries and whether in-stent restenosis based on CTA concurs with ultrasonography (US). Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of 37 follow-up CTA and US images from 27 patients (23 men; median age 70 years, range 56–77) who received 34 nitinol carotid stents. CTA and US images were compared with respect to assessability and percent stenosis. Both visual estimation (≥50% or not) and the NASCET method were used to determine percent stenosis in CTA images. For US, a determination of ≥50% stenosis was based on peak systolic velocity (≥200 cm/s) and an internal carotid artery to common carotid artery ratio ≥2.5. Percent stenosis values by CTA were also compared to values (n=7, 21%) determined by catheter angiography. Results: CTA and US images were “totally assessable” in 27 (73%) and 15 (41%), “totally non-assessable” in 0 (0%) and 3 (8%), and “partially assessable” in 10 (27%) and 19 (51%), respectively. Assessability of CTA images was equal to or better than that of US images in 33 (89%). The percent stenoses by CTA and US were comparable in 20 cases. CTA found ≥50% stenosis using the NASCET method in 4 of 20 stents; none of these showed ≥50% stenosis by visual estimation of CTA or by spectral Doppler US. Compared with catheter angiography, CTA overestimated percent stenosis from 34% to 66% (mean 53%). US confirmed 2 angiographically proven restenoses, but CTA identified only 1. Conclusion: CTA provides better image quality for stented carotid arteries than US, but it might be inferior to US in determining restenosis in assessable cases. Therefore, CTA is likely to be an alternative to US in cases of non-assessability. A large-scale study including more restenosis cases is warranted to reveal which modality is more reliable for diagnosis of restenosis.
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- Bae Ju Kwon
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Department of Neurosurgery, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Korea
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Tan S, Soulez G, Diez Martinez P, Larrivée S, Stevens LM, Goussard Y, Mansour S, Chartrand-Lefebvre C. Coronary Stent Artifact Reduction with an Edge-Enhancing Reconstruction Kernel - A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study with 256-Slice CT. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0154292. [PMID: 27128507 PMCID: PMC4851391 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0154292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Metallic artifacts can result in an artificial thickening of the coronary stent wall which can significantly impair computed tomography (CT) imaging in patients with coronary stents. The objective of this study is to assess in vivo visualization of coronary stent wall and lumen with an edge-enhancing CT reconstruction kernel, as compared to a standard kernel. Methods This is a prospective cross-sectional study involving the assessment of 71 coronary stents (24 patients), with blinded observers. After 256-slice CT angiography, image reconstruction was done with medium-smooth and edge-enhancing kernels. Stent wall thickness was measured with both orthogonal and circumference methods, averaging thickness from diameter and circumference measurements, respectively. Image quality was assessed quantitatively using objective parameters (noise, signal to noise (SNR) and contrast to noise (CNR) ratios), as well as visually using a 5-point Likert scale. Results Stent wall thickness was decreased with the edge-enhancing kernel in comparison to the standard kernel, either with the orthogonal (0.97 ± 0.02 versus 1.09 ± 0.03 mm, respectively; p<0.001) or the circumference method (1.13 ± 0.02 versus 1.21 ± 0.02 mm, respectively; p = 0.001). The edge-enhancing kernel generated less overestimation from nominal thickness compared to the standard kernel, both with the orthogonal (0.89 ± 0.19 versus 1.00 ± 0.26 mm, respectively; p<0.001) and the circumference (1.06 ± 0.26 versus 1.13 ± 0.31 mm, respectively; p = 0.005) methods. The edge-enhancing kernel was associated with lower SNR and CNR, as well as higher background noise (all p < 0.001), in comparison to the medium-smooth kernel. Stent visual scores were higher with the edge-enhancing kernel (p<0.001). Conclusion In vivo 256-slice CT assessment of coronary stents shows that the edge-enhancing CT reconstruction kernel generates thinner stent walls, less overestimation from nominal thickness, and better image quality scores than the standard kernel.
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- Stéphanie Tan
- Radiology, University of Montreal Medical Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Radiology, University of Montreal Medical Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
- University of Montreal Medical Center Research Center, Montreal, Canada
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- University of Montreal Medical Center Research Center, Montreal, Canada
- Biostatistics, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Bâton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
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- University of Montreal Medical Center Research Center, Montreal, Canada
- Cardiac Surgery, University of Montreal Medical Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Electrical Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- University of Montreal Medical Center Research Center, Montreal, Canada
- Cardiology, University of Montreal Medical Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Radiology, University of Montreal Medical Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
- University of Montreal Medical Center Research Center, Montreal, Canada
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Pollak AW, Norton PT, Kramer CM. Multimodality imaging of lower extremity peripheral arterial disease: current role and future directions. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 2013; 5:797-807. [PMID: 23169982 DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.111.970814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Amy W Pollak
- Departments of Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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Mahnken AH. CT Imaging of Coronary Stents: Past, Present, and Future. ISRN CARDIOLOGY 2012; 2012:139823. [PMID: 22997590 PMCID: PMC3446716 DOI: 10.5402/2012/139823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2012] [Accepted: 08/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Coronary stenting became a mainstay in coronary revascularization therapy. Despite tremendous advances in therapy, in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a key problem after coronary stenting. Coronary CT angiography evolved as a valuable tool in the diagnostic workup of patients after coronary revascularization therapy. It has a negative predictive value in the range of 98% for ruling out significant ISR. As CT imaging of coronary stents depends on patient and stent characteristics, patient selection is crucial for success. Ideal candidates have stents with a diameter of 3 mm and more. Nevertheless, even with most recent CT scanners, about 8% of stents are not accessible mostly due to blooming or motion artifacts. While the diagnosis of ISR is currently based on the visual assessment of the stent lumen, functional information on the hemodynamic significance of in-stent stenosis became available with the most recent generation of dual source CT scanners. This paper provides a comprehensive overview on previous developments, current techniques, and clinical evidence for cardiac CT in patients with coronary artery stents.
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- Andreas H Mahnken
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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High-Definition Computed Tomography for Coronary Artery Stents Imaging Compared With Standard-Definition 64-Row Multidectector Computed Tomography. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2012; 36:295-300. [DOI: 10.1097/rct.0b013e318255aea0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Yang WJ, Chen KM, Pang LF, Guo Y, Li JY, Zhang H, Pan ZL. High-definition computed tomography for coronary artery stent imaging: a phantom study. Korean J Radiol 2011; 13:20-6. [PMID: 22247632 PMCID: PMC3253399 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2012.13.1.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2011] [Accepted: 08/08/2011] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective To assess the performance of a high-definition CT (HDCT) for imaging small caliber coronary stents (≤ 3 mm) by comparing different scan modes of a conventional 64-row standard-definition CT (SDCT). Materials and Methods A cardiac phantom with twelve stents (2.5 mm and 3.0 mm in diameter) was scanned by HDCT and SDCT. The scan modes were retrospective electrocardiography (ECG)-gated helical and prospective ECG-triggered axial with tube voltages of 120 kVp and 100 kVp, respectively. The inner stent diameters (ISD) and the in-stent attenuation value (AVin-stent) and the in-vessel extra-stent attenuation value (AVin-vessel) were measured by two observers. The artificial lumen narrowing (ALN = [ISD - ISDmeasured]/ISD) and artificial attenuation increase between in-stent and in-vessel (AAI = AVin-stent - AVin-vessel) were calculated. All data was analyzed by intraclass correlation and ANOVA-test. Results The correlation coefficient of ISD, AVin-vessel and AVin-stent between the two observers was good. The ALNs of HDCT were statistically lower than that of SDCT (30 ± 5.7% versus 35 ± 5.4%, p < 0.05). HDCT had statistically lower AAI values than SDCT (15.7 ± 81.4 HU versus 71.4 ± 90.5 HU, p < 0.05). The prospective axial dataset demonstrated smaller ALN than the retrospective helical dataset on both HDCT and SDCT (p < 0.05). Additionally, there were no differences in ALN between the 120 kVp and 100 kVp tube voltages on HDCT (p = 0.05). Conclusion High-definition CT helps improve measurement accuracy for imaging coronary stents compared to SDCT. HDCT with 100 kVp and the prospective ECG-triggered axial technique, with a lower radiation dose than 120 kVp application, may be advantageous in evaluating coronary stents with smaller calibers (≤ 3 mm).
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- Wen Jie Yang
- Department of Radiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Medical School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, PR China
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Malagò R, Pezzato A, Barbiani C, Mantovani W, Caliari G, Alfonsi U, Tavella D, Mucelli RP. Comparison between different kernel reformatting filters in 3D quantitative analysis of MDCT coronary angiography. Radiol Med 2011; 116:1203-16. [PMID: 21892715 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-011-0719-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2010] [Accepted: 01/26/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Coronary angiography with multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT-CA) allows quantification of coronary artery stenosis with a high level of accuracy; however, a better estimation of stenosis can be achieved by using appropriate reformatting filters, especially in stents and calcified segments. Quantitative computed tomography angiography (QCTA) is intended to overcome the limitations of the visual score. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of QCTA with different filters in comparison with quantitative coronary angiography (QCA) and visual score. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two blinded operators visually scored 17 consecutive patients referred for MDCT-CA with a per-segment analysis. The degree of stenosis was classified as 0-20%, 20-50% (wall irregularities), 50-70% (significant disease) and 70-100% (vessel occlusion). Each segment was then analysed using the electronic callipers of the QCTA system with 15 different filters. No contour editing was performed. Data were compared with QCA and conventional coronary angiography (CCA). Comparison between QCTA, visual score and QCA were performed using Spearman's rank correlation. RESULTS Of 25 segments analysed (mean 1.4 diseased segment per patient), 375 measurements were considered. Good correlation was found between the visual score and QCA [Pearson correlation coefficient (rho=0.852; p<0.0001)] and between QCA and CCA (rho=0.804; p<0.0001). Moderate correlation was found between QCA and QCTA only using two filters (rho=0.444; p<0.0001 for YA filter and rho=0.450; p<0.0001 for YB filter). CONCLUSIONS Overall QCTA accuracy is low if contour editing is not applied, especially in calcified vessels. Certain filters can help to better estimate the exact percentage of stenosis.
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- R Malagò
- Department of Radiology, University of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, P.le LA Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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MDCT angiography assessment of renal artery in-stent restenosis: Can we reduce the radiation exposure burden? A feasibility study. Eur J Radiol 2011; 79:224-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2010.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2009] [Revised: 03/06/2010] [Accepted: 03/17/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Yang WJ, Pan ZL, Zhang H, Pang LF, Guo Y, Chen KM. Evaluation of coronary artery in-stent restenosis with prospectively ECG-triggered axial CT angiography versus retrospective technique: a phantom study. Radiol Med 2010; 116:189-96. [DOI: 10.1007/s11547-010-0599-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2010] [Accepted: 03/09/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Martuscelli E, Romagnoli A, D'Eliseo A, Sperandio M, Di Luozzo M, De Angelis B, Romeo F, Simonetti G. Evaluation of coronary in-stent restenosis by 64-slice computed tomography in patients with optimal heart rate control by systematic administration of beta-blocker drugs. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2010; 11:431-9. [DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0b013e3283330fcd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Suzuki S, Furui S, Kuwahara S, Mehta D, Kaminaga T, Miyazawa A, Ueno Y, Konno K. Coronary artery stent evaluation using a vascular model at 64-detector row CT: comparison between prospective and retrospective ECG-gated axial scans. Korean J Radiol 2009; 10:217-26. [PMID: 19412509 PMCID: PMC2672176 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2009.10.3.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2008] [Accepted: 01/23/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective We wanted to evaluate the performance of prospective electrocardiogram (ECG)-gated axial scans for assessing coronary stents as compared with retrospective ECG-gated helical scans. Materials and Methods As for a vascular model of the coronary artery, a tube of approximately 2.5-mm inner diameter was adopted and as for stents, three (Bx-Velocity, Express2, and Micro Driver) different kinds of stents were inserted into the tube. Both patent and stenotic models of coronary artery were made by instillating different attenuation (396 vs. 79 Hounsfield unit [HU]) of contrast medium within the tube in tube model. The models were scanned with two types of scan methods with a simulated ECG of 60 beats per minute and using display field of views (FOVs) of 9 and 18 cm. We evaluated the in-stent stenosis visually, and we measured the attenuation values and the diameter of the patent stent lumen. Results The visualization of the stent lumen of the vascular models was improved with using the prospective ECG-gated axial scans and a 9-cm FOV. The inner diameters of the vascular models were underestimated with mean measurement errors of -1.10 to -1.36 mm. The measurement errors were smaller with using the prospective ECG-gated axial scans (Bx-Velocity and Express2, p < 0.0001; Micro Driver, p = 0.0004) and a 9-cm FOV (all stents: p < 0.0001), as compared with the other conditions, respectively. The luminal attenuation value was overestimated in each condition. For the luminal attenuation measurement, the use of prospective ECG-gated axial scans provided less measurement error compared with the retrospective ECG-gated helical scans (all stents: p < 0.0001), and the use of a 9-cm FOV tended to decrease the measurement error. Conclusion The visualization of coronary stents is improved by the use of prospective ECG-gated axial scans and using a small FOV with reduced blooming artifacts and increased spatial resolution.
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- Shigeru Suzuki
- Department of Radiology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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Wolf F, Feuchtner GM, Homolka P, Langenberger H, Stadler A, Bader TR, Weber M, Lammer J, Loewe C. In vitro imaging of coronary artery stents: Are there differences between 16- and 64-slice CT scanners? Eur J Radiol 2008; 68:465-70. [PMID: 17913428 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2007.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2007] [Revised: 08/25/2007] [Accepted: 08/27/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the performance of 64-slice with 16-slice CT scanners for the in vitro evaluation of coronary artery stents. METHODS AND MATERIALS Twelve different coronary artery stents were placed in the drillings of a combined heart and chest phantom, which was scanned with a 16- and 64-slice CT scanner. Coronal reformations were evaluated for artificial lumen narrowing, intraluminal attenuation values, and false widening of the outer stent diameter as an indicator of artifacts outside the stent. RESULTS Mean artificial lumen narrowing was not significantly different between the 16- and 64-slice CT scanner (44% versus 39%; p=0.408). The differences between the Hounsfield Units (HU) measurements inside and outside the stents were significantly lower (p=0.001) with 64- compared to 16-slice CT. The standard deviation of the HU measurements inside the stents was significantly (p=0.002) lower with 64- than with 16-slice CT. Artifacts outside the stents were not significantly different between the scanners (p=0.866). CONCLUSION Visualization of the in-stent lumen is improved with 64-slice CT when compared with 16-slice CT as quantified by significantly lesser intraluminal image noise and less artificial rise in intraluminal HU measurement, which is the most important parameter for the evaluation of stent patency in vivo.
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- Florian Wolf
- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Radiology, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria.
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Detection of In-Stent Restenosis of Coronary Stents Using 40-Detector Row Computed Tomography In Vitro. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2008; 32:252-8. [DOI: 10.1097/rct.0b013e318075e5e0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kock MCJM, Dijkshoorn ML, Pattynama PMT, Myriam Hunink MG. Multi-detector row computed tomography angiography of peripheral arterial disease. Eur Radiol 2007; 17:3208-22. [PMID: 17882427 PMCID: PMC2077918 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-007-0729-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2006] [Revised: 07/04/2007] [Accepted: 07/10/2007] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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With the introduction of multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT), scan speed and image quality has improved considerably. Since the longitudinal coverage is no longer a limitation, multi-detector row computed tomography angiography (MDCTA) is increasingly used to depict the peripheral arterial runoff. Hence, it is important to know the advantages and limitations of this new non-invasive alternative for the reference test, digital subtraction angiography. Optimization of the acquisition parameters and the contrast delivery is important to achieve a reliable enhancement of the entire arterial runoff in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) using fast CT scanners. The purpose of this review is to discuss the different scanning and injection protocols using 4-, 16-, and 64-detector row CT scanners, to propose effective methods to evaluate and to present large data sets, to discuss its clinical value and major limitations, and to review the literature on the validity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of multi-detector row CT in the evaluation of PAD.
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- Marc C J M Kock
- Department of Radiology, Room HS 210K, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Kwon BJ, Jung C, Sheen SH, Cho JH, Han MH. CT Angiography of Stented Carotid Arteries:Comparison With Doppler Ultrasonography. J Endovasc Ther 2007. [DOI: 10.1583/1545-1550(2007)14[489:caosca]2.0.co;2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Lell MM, Panknin C, Saleh R, Sayre JW, Schmidt B, Dinh H, Ruehm SG. Evaluation of Coronary Stents and Stenoses at Different Heart Rates With Dual Source Spiral CT (DSCT). Invest Radiol 2007; 42:536-41. [PMID: 17568277 DOI: 10.1097/rli.0b013e318041f674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Evaluation of coronary arteries at higher heart rates and in the presence of coronary stents remains problematic. The utilization of dual source computed tomography (DSCT) might improve the visualization of the coronary arteries under these conditions by imaging at a temporal resolution of 83 milliseconds, independent of heart rate. MATERIALS AND METHODS Vessel phantoms (diameter 2-4 mm) were attached to a robotic device to simulate cardiac motion and scanned with a DSCT system. The phantoms had either inserts leading to 50% stenosis or carried stents. Images were evaluated for motion artifacts and measurements of the normal, stenotic, and in-stent lumen at different heart rates (50-120 bpm) were performed. Quantile regression analysis was performed to investigate heart rate dependence of the measurement errors. RESULTS Visualization of the stenoses and stents was possible without motion artifacts at heart rates of up to 120 bpm. Image quality was similar for the static (0 bpm) and the dynamic (50-120 bpm) scans. Errors for diameter measurements of the vessel lumen and the stenotic lumen were low (3-mm vessel: 1-2%), but considerable for in-stent diameter measurements (3-mm stent: 27-32%). A window/level setting of 1500/300 Hounsfield units was more favorable for stent evaluation. No heart rate dependence was found. CONCLUSIONS Depiction of coronary stents with DSCT is possible across a large range of simulated heart rates without motion artifacts and with image quality superior to that of previous generations of CT scanners.
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- Michael M Lell
- Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
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Suzuki S, Furui S, Kuwahara S, Kaminaga T, Yamauchi T, Kawasaki T, Konno K, Kozuma K, Isshiki T. Assessment of Coronary Stent In Vitro on Multislice Computed Tomography Angiography. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2007; 31:414-21. [PMID: 17538289 DOI: 10.1097/01.rct.0000243446.95491.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of tube voltage on the in-stent visibility of coronary stents in vitro on computed tomography (CT) angiography. METHODS A total of 6 vascular models (3 models without stenosis and 3 with stenosis) using 3 kinds of stent (Bx Velocity, Express2, and Driver) with an inner diameter of approximately 3.5 mm and filled with contrast material (CT attenuation, 450 Hounsfield units) were scanned by means of a 16-detector row CT. We assessed the visual stenosis evaluation and inhomogeneity of stent lumen in 4 orientations (0-, 30-, 60-, and 90-degree angles) relative to the z-axis of the scanner using 3 imaging techniques (120-kV tube voltage using a medium convolution kernel, 120-kV tube voltage using a convolution kernel for bone, and 140-kV tube voltage using a convolution kernel for bone). Statistical analysis involved F test with a statistical significance of P < 0.05. RESULTS The convolution kernel for bone made it easier to evaluate the stenosis inside the stents, although it increased the luminal inhomogeneity significantly (Bx Velocity and Express2, P < 0.005; Driver, P < 0.05). The luminal inhomogeneity tended to increase as the strut diameter and the weight per unit length increased. Using 120-kV tube voltage, the luminal inhomogeneity inside the stents was at the minimum in the angle of 0 degree relative to the z-axis, and at the maximum in the angle of 90 degrees, except for Driver. The 140-kV tube voltage was effective for the improvement of luminal inhomogeneity and visibility of in-stent stenosis compared with the 120-kV tube voltage. CONCLUSIONS The in-stent visibility of coronary stents on CT angiography can be improved by the use of 140-kV tube voltage with the convolution kernel for bone.
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- Shigeru Suzuki
- Department of Radiology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Martuscelli E, Razzini C, D'Eliseo A, Di Luozzo M, Mauro B, Romeo F. In-stent restenosis and multislice computed tomography: is the method ready to start? J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2007; 8:377-80. [PMID: 17443107 DOI: 10.2459/01.jcm.0000268130.82037.43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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We present two patients revascularized by coronary stents and evaluated by multislice computed tomography (CT). In first patient, angio-CT (16 slices/rotation scanner) detected a high-grade restenosis on the distal part of a drug-eluting stent; conventional coronary angiography confirmed the diagnosis. In second patient, angio-CT (64 slices/rotation) showed a tissue proliferation, non-flow-limiting, in the proximal part of a bare metal stent; conventional angiography confirmed the diagnosis. Blooming effects and partial volume averaging still limit the widespread application of this method. New scanners and the use of a special convolution kernel are likely to improve the accuracy of CT angiography in patients with stents.
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- Eugenio Martuscelli
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Rome (Tor Vergata), Rome, Italy.
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Groen JM, Greuter MJW, van Ooijen PMA, Oudkerk M. A new approach to the assessment of lumen visibility of coronary artery stent at various heart rates using 64-slice MDCT. Eur Radiol 2007; 17:1879-84. [PMID: 17429648 PMCID: PMC1914269 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-006-0568-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2006] [Revised: 11/09/2006] [Accepted: 12/21/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Coronary artery stent lumen visibility was assessed as a function of cardiac movement and temporal resolution with an automated objective method using an anthropomorphic moving heart phantom. Nine different coronary stents filled with contrast fluid and surrounded by fat were scanned using 64-slice multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) at 50–100 beats/min with the moving heart phantom. Image quality was assessed by measuring in-stent CT attenuation and by a dedicated tool in the longitudinal and axial plane. Images were scored by CT attenuation and lumen visibility and compared with theoretical scoring to analyse the effect of multi-segment reconstruction (MSR). An average increase in CT attenuation of 144 ± 59 HU and average diminished lumen visibility of 29 ± 12% was observed at higher heart rates in both planes. A negative correlation between image quality and heart rate was non-significant for the majority of measurements (P > 0.06). No improvement of image quality was observed in using MSR. In conclusion, in-stent CT attenuation increases and lumen visibility decreases at increasing heart rate. Results obtained with the automated tool show similar behaviour compared with attenuation measurements. Cardiac movement during data acquisition causes approximately twice as much blurring compared with the influence of temporal resolution on image quality.
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- J. M. Groen
- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, P.O. Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, P.O. Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, P.O. Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, P.O. Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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Willoteaux S, Moranne O, Duda SH, Lions C, Gaxotte V, Durand F, Negawi Z, Beregi JP. Multislice computed tomographic angiography versus digital subtraction angiography in the follow-up of nitinol stents in the superficial femoral artery. J Endovasc Ther 2006; 13:609-15. [PMID: 17042654 DOI: 10.1583/05-1616.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare quantitative and qualitative parameters obtained from digital subtraction angiography (DSA) with multislice computed tomographic angiography (MSCTA) in the follow-up of superficial femoral artery (SFA) stents. METHODS Thirteen patients who had SMART stents implanted in the SFA were examined systematically with DSA and MSCTA (16-row scanner) at 6 months. Quantitative analysis and morphological assessment were performed on DSA images by an independent core laboratory, while the MSCTA images were analyzed by 2 radiologists in consensus. DSA measurements included stent length, minimal lumen diameter and reference diameter at mid stent and 5 mm either side of the stent, and percentage of stenosis. For MSCTA images, lumen area and the minimum, maximum, and mean diameters were also recorded. The images were analyzed qualitatively for diameter stenosis (<50%, 50% to 70%, 71% to 99%, and occlusion), bends, fractures, and calcifications. RESULTS There were no statistical differences between lengths of stented segments, diameter measurements, or percentages of stenosis from DSA and MSCTA images. The Bland-Altman method showed good agreement between the 2 methods of measurement. MSCTA detected in-stent proliferation with a diameter stenosis <50% in all 13 cases diagnosed on DSA (there was no stenosis >50%). There were no bends or stent fractures on either set of images. The agreement between DSA and MSCTA for the presence and grading of calcifications was moderate (kappa=0.5). CONCLUSION MSCTA provided quantitative and qualitative data comparable with DSA in the analysis of SFA nitinol stents.
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- Serge Willoteaux
- Department of Cardiovascular Radiology, Hôpital Cardiologique, CHRU de Lille, France.
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Watanabe M, Uemura S, Iwama H, Okayama S, Takeda Y, Kawata H, Horii M, Nakajima T, Hirohashi S, Kichikawa K, Ookura A, Saito Y. Usefulness of 16-slice multislice spiral computed tomography for follow-up study of coronary stent implantation. Circ J 2006; 70:691-7. [PMID: 16723789 DOI: 10.1253/circj.70.691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although multislice spiral computed tomography (MSCT) is a promising technique for non-invasive coronary angiography, its usefulness in patients with stent implantation remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to compare the usefulness of MSCT with that of invasive coronary angiography for evaluating coronary stent patency. METHODS AND RESULTS Thirty-one patients were enrolled after coronary stent implantation. Sixteen-slice MSCT scans were performed (39.0+/-21.8 days) before follow-up coronary angiography. After assigning an image score based on luminal visibility (1= poor, 2= fair, 3= good), factors determing image quality were analyzed. Among 42 implanted stents, 33 (78%) were assigned an image score of 3, 2 (5%) a score of 2, and 7 (17%) a score of 1. Image scores among stents with diameters >or=3.5 mm were significantly (p<0.05) higher than among smaller stents (<or=3.0 mm). Stent strut thickness did not affect image quality, but coronary calcification significantly (p<0.01) hampered the image quality. After excluding 7 stents with image scores of 1, the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of MSCT to identify patent stents were 83%, 90%, 63% and 96%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS MSCT can provide useful and valuable clinical information for assessing stent patency during the follow-up period when patients are treated with relatively large diameter coronary stents.
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- Makoto Watanabe
- First Department of Medicine, Nara Medical University, Kashiara, Japan
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Sirineni GKR, Kalra MK, Pottala K, Waldrop S, Syed M, Tigges S. Effect of Contrast Concentration, Tube Potential and Reconstruction Kernels on MDCT Evaluation of Coronary Stents: an in Vitro Study. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2006; 23:253-63. [PMID: 16821123 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-006-9107-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2006] [Accepted: 05/17/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate effect of different kVp, reconstruction kernels and contrast concentrations on stent luminal diameter measurements and luminal contrast attenuation values. METHODS Two metallic coronary stents (2.75 mm and 3.0 mm) were deployed in silicone tubes and tubes were filled with diluted iodinated contrast (1:20 dilution of Iohexol 350 mg% to achieve an attenuation value of 550 HU at 120 kVp). The tubes were scanned at 80, 100, 120 and 140 kVp. Each scan acquisition was reconstructed using B10f, B25f, B31f, B36f, B41f, B46f, B60f, and B80f kernels. Scans were repeated using 1:35 contrast dilution (350 HU at 120 kVp). Luminal diameter was measured at mid stent level for each stent, in datasets acquired at different kVp, contrast concentrations, and reconstruction kernels. Luminal attenuation values (HU) were measured at the mid stent level and at a distance of 1 cm from the stent entrance within the tube lumen. RESULTS kVp did not have a significant effect on the visualization of stent luminal diameter (P > 0.277). The change in kernel significantly affected the difference in luminal HU values at stent and non-stent levels (P < 0.001), with B46f showing the least difference in HU values. The lower contrast concentration (350 HU) showed substantially less artifactual stent stenosis compared to high contrast concentration (550 HU) (P < 0.001). There was excellent inter-observer agreement for stent luminal diameters and attenuation value measurements (r (2)=0.971, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS For lower spatial resolution kernels, 120 kVp or 140 kVp provides better estimate of stent lumen. Reconstruction kernels and contrast concentration (HU) have significant effect on visualization of in-stent luminal diameter and artifactual stenosis. In clinical practice, B46f kernel and lower contrast enhancement value ( approximately 350 HU) may be optimal for evaluating the stent lumen.
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