Over the last 3 decades there have been substantial improvements in treatments aimed at
reducing cardiovascular (CV) events. As these treatments have been developed, there have …

An important advantage of computed tomography coronary angiography (CCTA) is its ability
to visualize the presence and severity of atherosclerotic plaque, rather than just assessing …

Atherosclerotic plaque assessment has become a crucial element in the examination of
cardiovascular diseases. Plaque may exhibit progression and could become unstable if not …

Despite numerous advances in all areas of cardiovascular care, cardiovascular disease
(CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States (US). There is compelling evidence …

Atherosclerotic plaque results from a complex interplay between lipid deposition,
inflammatory changes, cell migration and arterial wall injury. Over the past two decades …

In this clinical practice statement, we represent a summary of the current evidence and
clinical applications of cardiac computed tomography (CT) in evaluation of coronary artery …

Importance Although atherosclerosis represents the primary driver of coronary artery
disease, evaluation and treatment approaches have historically relied upon indirect markers …

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and
mortality worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for advancements in risk assessment and …

Cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) angiography has become an established
alternative to invasive catheter angiography. However, imaging artifacts due to partial …

Background Cardiovascular calcification, characterized by deposition of calcium phosphate
in the arterial wall and heart valves, is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality …