Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography
Oct 26, 2018
BACKGROUND: The influence of computed tomography (CT) reconstruction algorithms on the performance of machine-learning-based CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) has not been investigated. CT-FFR values and processing time of two reconstructio...
Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography
Oct 21, 2018
BACKGROUND: To determine whether machine learning with histogram analysis of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) yields higher diagnostic performance for coronary plaque characterization than the conventional cut-off method using the median CT number.
Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography
Apr 30, 2018
Propelled by the synergy of the groundbreaking advancements in the ability to analyze high-dimensional datasets and the increasing availability of imaging and clinical data, machine learning (ML) is poised to transform the practice of cardiovascular ...
Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography
Apr 30, 2018
INTRODUCTION: Machine learning (ML) is a field in computer science that demonstrated to effectively integrate clinical and imaging data for the creation of prognostic scores. The current study investigated whether a ML score, incorporating only the 1...
Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography
Feb 23, 2017
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the potential for radiation dose reduction using knowledge-based iterative model reconstruction (K-IMR) algorithms in combination with ultra-low dose body mass index (BMI)-adapted protocols in coronary ...
Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography
Dec 30, 2016
BACKGROUND: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a metabolically active fat depot that is associated with incident coronary artery disease (CAD) and major adverse cardiovascular events. The relationship between EAT and myocardial ischemia remains uncle...
Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography
Dec 28, 2016
BACKGROUND: There is no published data on the prognostic value of global myocardial perfusion values at stress dynamic CT myocardial perfusion imaging (CTMPI).