ECG-Gated 16-MDCT of the Coronary Arteries: Assessment of Image Quality and Accuracy in Detecting Stenoses

Abstract

In patients with no or moderate coronary calcification, MDCT of coronary arteries using 16-MDCT technology allows the reliable detection of coronary artery stenoses with high diagnostic accuracy. Obtaining an initial unenhanced scan was found to be mandatory to avoid performing useless examinations in patients with severe calcifications.