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
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Calcium / analysis
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Chi-Square Distribution
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Coronary Angiography
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Coronary Disease / diagnosis*
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Coronary Disease / etiology
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Coronary Disease / metabolism
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / complications
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Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / diagnostic imaging*
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
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Logistic Models
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Regression Analysis
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Risk Factors
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed