CT Attenuation of Pericoronary Adipose Tissue in Normal Versus Atherosclerotic Coronary Segments as Defined by Intravascular Ultrasound

Conclusions: Mean CT attenuation of pericoronary adipose tissue is significantly lower for normal versus atherosclerotic coronary segments. This supports a hypothesis of different types of pericoronary adipose tissue, the more metabolically active of which might exert local effects on the coronary vessels, thus contributing to atherogenesis.
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - Category: Radiology Tags: Cardiothoracic Imaging Source Type: research