Perivascular fat attenuation index measured by coronary computed tomography angiography as a tool for assessment of ischaemia-causing lesions: a case report

Abstract Background It can be difficult to diagnose coronary artery disease in patients with acute coronary syndrome if coronary angiography does not identify stenosis. Coronary inflammation, which can contribute to the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome, can be quan...

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Main Authors: Shuichi Okamoto, Junji Mochizuki, Hiroaki Matsumi, Katsushi Hashimoto, Akira Nikaido, Yoshiki Hata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03177-z