Mechanisms of cardiovascular disease as defined by cardiac computed tomography

Sibel Altintas

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Abstract

Conventional cardiac computed tomography (CT)-reading reports only coronary calcium scores and presence of atherosclerosis and coronary stenosis (narrowing of coronary arteries) caused by coronary artery disease (CAD). The data in this thesis show that cardiac CT can be used to quantify cardiovascular disease beyond mere coronary stenosis grading. These novel imaging hallmarks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be quantified using specialized software, and in turn can be used as a risk stratifying imaging biomarker.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • Maastricht University
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Crijns, Harry, Supervisor
  • Wildberger, Joachim, Supervisor
  • Kietselaer, B.L.J.H., Co-Supervisor, External person
Award date18 Jan 2023
Place of PublicationMaastricht
Publisher
Print ISBNs9789464691702
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • risk stratification
  • coronary artery disease
  • plaque morphology
  • biomarkers
  • cardiac computed tomography

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