Left ventricular size determined by electron beam computed tomography predicts significant coronary artery disease and events

The American Journal of Cardiology
P WooRobert C Detrano

Abstract

A novel method in the measurement of left ventricular (LV) area using noncontrast electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) was introduced and studied as a diagnostic and prognostic marker for coronary artery disease. Larger LV area measured by noncontrast EBCT was significantly associated with angiographic coronary disease and was a better predictor of coronary disease events than log calcium score.

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