Prognostic value of multidetector computed tomography coronary angiography in diabetes : excellent long-term prognosis in patients with normal coronary arteries
- D. Andreini
- G. Pontone
- S. Mushtaq
- E. Bertella
- E. Conte
- A. Baggiano
- F. Veglia
- P. Agostoni
- A. Annoni
- A. Formenti
- P. Montorsi
- G. Ballerini
- A.L. Bartorelli
- C. Fiorentini
- M. Pepi
DOIAbstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the prognostic role of multidetector computed tomography coronary angiography (MDCT-CA) in patients with diabetes with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Use of MDCT-CA is increasing in patients with suspected CAD. However, data supporting its prognostic value in patients with diabetes are limited. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Between January 2006 and September 2007, 429 consecutive diabetic patients were prospectively studied with MDCT-CA for detecting the presence and assessing the extent of CAD (disease extension and coronary plaque cores). Patients were classified according to the presence of normal coronary arteries and nonobstructive (<50%) and obstructive ( 6550%) coronary lesions. The composite rates of ha...
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