Motohiko Yamazaki1, Takeshi Higuchi2, Toshikazu Shimokoshi2, Takao Kiguchi2, Yosuke Horii3, Norihiko Yoshimura3, Hidefumi Aoyama3. 1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Niigata City General Hospital, 463-7 Shumoku, Chuou-ku, Niigata, Japan. xackey2001@gmail.com. 2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Niigata City General Hospital, 463-7 Shumoku, Chuou-ku, Niigata, Japan. 3. Department of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 754, Ichibancho, Asahimachidori, Chuou-ku, Niigata, Japan.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate the capability to detect acute coronary syndrome (ACS) by using non-electrocardiogram-gated parenchymal phase CT imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Of 962 consecutive patients who underwent emergent coronary angiography for suspected ACS, 32 with ACS who underwent CT ≤24 h before angiography and 15 without ACS who underwent CT ≤24 h before or after angiography were included. Parenchymal phase was acquired at 100-s scan delay. The presence of a myocardial perfusion defect (MPD) on the left ventricle (a decrease of >20 HU) and its capability to detect ACS were evaluated. Results were compared with laboratory findings. RESULTS: MPD was detected in 29 of 32 ACSs. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were 91 % (29/32), 93 % (14/15), 97 % (29/30), and 82 % (14/17), respectively. The sensitivities of ST- and non-ST-elevation ACSs were 89 % (16/18) and 93 % (13/14), respectively, without significant difference (P > 0.99). Of the CT-detectable ACS, non-ST-elevation on the electrocardiogram and a normal creatine kinase-myocardial band were observed in 41 % (12/29) and 24 % (7/29), respectively. CONCLUSION: ACS is highly detectable even using conventional parenchymal phase CT imaging. Therefore, even when CT is non-gating, radiologists should carefully evaluate the heart to avoid overlooking ACS.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the capability to detect acute coronary syndrome (ACS) by using non-electrocardiogram-gated parenchymal phase CT imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Of 962 consecutive patients who underwent emergent coronary angiography for suspected ACS, 32 with ACS who underwent CT ≤24 h before angiography and 15 without ACS who underwent CT ≤24 h before or after angiography were included. Parenchymal phase was acquired at 100-s scan delay. The presence of a myocardial perfusion defect (MPD) on the left ventricle (a decrease of >20 HU) and its capability to detect ACS were evaluated. Results were compared with laboratory findings. RESULTS: MPD was detected in 29 of 32 ACSs. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were 91 % (29/32), 93 % (14/15), 97 % (29/30), and 82 % (14/17), respectively. The sensitivities of ST- and non-ST-elevation ACSs were 89 % (16/18) and 93 % (13/14), respectively, without significant difference (P > 0.99). Of the CT-detectable ACS, non-ST-elevation on the electrocardiogram and a normal creatine kinase-myocardial band were observed in 41 % (12/29) and 24 % (7/29), respectively. CONCLUSION: ACS is highly detectable even using conventional parenchymal phase CT imaging. Therefore, even when CT is non-gating, radiologists should carefully evaluate the heart to avoid overlooking ACS.
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