Prognostic Value of Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography in Stroke Patients

The predictive value of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in stroke patients has not yet been established. We investigated the prognostic value of coronary artery disease (CAD) detection by CCTA, and determined the incremental risk stratification benefit of CCTA findings as compared to coronary artery calcium scores (CACS) in ischemic stroke patients without chest pain.

Source: Atherosclerosis - November 4, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jin Hur, Kye Ho Lee, Sae Rom Hong, Young Joo Suh, Yoo Jin Hong, Hye-Jeong Lee, Young Jin Kim, Hye Sun Lee, Hyuk-Jae Chang, Byoung Wook Choi Source Type: research