Radiomics Analysis Of Peri-coronary Adipose Tissue From Baseline Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Enables Prediction Of Coronary Plaque Progression

Introduction: Plaque progression is an intermediate step between subclinical atherosclerosis and coronary events. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA)-derived quantitative plaque features and peri-coronary adipose tissue (PCAT) have been confirmed as predictors for plaque progression. However, the relationship between plaque progression and PCAT radiomics has not been comprehensively evaluated. We analyzed radiomics features derived from PCAT on baseline CCTA to predict coronary plaque progression and evaluate their incremental value over quantitative plaque characteristics.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research