Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

GPTKB entity

Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical imaging technique
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:CCTA
gptkbp:accuracy high negative predictive value
gptkbp:alternativeTo invasive coronary angiography
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:assesses coronary artery calcium score
plaque morphology
vessel patency
gptkbp:category cardiology
diagnostic radiology
gptkbp:contraindication severe renal impairment
iodine allergy
gptkbp:cookingMethod beta-blocker administration
nitroglycerin administration
gptkbp:detects coronary artery anomalies
coronary artery stenosis
gptkbp:guidelineRecommended chest pain evaluation
stable angina assessment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
gptkbp:improves assessment of coronary artery disease
gptkbp:introducedIn 1990s
gptkbp:limitation obesity
motion artifacts
calcified plaques
gptkbp:noninvasive true
gptkbp:performedBy radiologist
cardiologist
gptkbp:publishedIn medical journals
gptkbp:relatedTo coronary angiography
cardiac CT
gptkbp:requires ECG gating
gptkbp:riskFactor radiation exposure
contrast-induced nephropathy
gptkbp:scanTime few seconds
gptkbp:signature cross-sectional images
3D reconstructions
gptkbp:usedFor diagnosis of coronary artery disease
visualization of coronary arteries
gptkbp:uses gptkb:computed_tomography
intravenous contrast agent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CCTA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7