Left ventricular size determined by electron beam computed tomography predicts significant coronary artery disease and events

Am J Cardiol. 1997 May 1;79(9):1236-8. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00088-x.

Abstract

A novel method in the measurement of left ventricular (LV) area using noncontrast electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) was introduced and studied as a diagnostic and prognostic marker for coronary artery disease. Larger LV area measured by noncontrast EBCT was significantly associated with angiographic coronary disease and was a better predictor of coronary disease events than log calcium score.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Calcium / analysis
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Disease / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Disease / etiology
  • Coronary Disease / metabolism
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / complications
  • Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / diagnostic imaging*
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Regression Analysis
  • Risk Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Calcium