Coronary CT angiography - Current options and future perspectives in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease
Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) is currently an imaging method with a very wide use in acute and chronic diagnostics. Technological development of the method has gradually enabled a good view of the coronary flow in a noninvasive way.
The article summarizes the current possibilities of coronary CT angiography, a proven method for the detection of coronary atherosclerosis. Its main advantage is particularly a simplicity and a design safety and potentially a high availability.
An ever-increasing number of clinical trials has been validating the possible relevance of CT angiography in a variety of clinical situations and it is highly probable to expect a widening of the spectrum of indications, particularly in a group of patients with a higher pretest probability of coronary artery disease. At the same time, it can be expected to be an essential method in acute diagnosis with the necessity of its permanent availability in acute care.
The above-mentioned facts will lead to the need for targeted coordination of performing radiological workplaces, particularly in complex cardiovascular centers, to ensure the quality and availability of the method with respect to the probable increase in the number of method's indications. (C) 2018, Czech Medical Association J.E. Purkyne.
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