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Screening Coronary Artery Disease Using artiFicial intelligencE in Non-contrast Computed Tomography
Sponsor: Universidade do Porto
Summary
This project aims to improve direct patient care by reducing the risks of futile exposure to ionizing radiation and iodinated contrast in patients referred for coronary computed tomography angiography
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1000
Start Date
2024-06
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2024-05-31
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
CT coronary angiography and non-contrast CT
A CTCA is an X-ray computed tomography of the coronary arteries that allows visualization of coronary plaques with high temporal and spatial resolution, however, it implies the use of iodine contrast and exposition to clinically significant ionizing radiation. Non-contrast ECG-gated CT ("calcium score" - CCS image). A non-contrast cardiac CT for CCS can be performed very quickly with significantly lower radiation (\~6 times lower) than CTCA and without the need for contrast.
Locations (1)
Faculty of Medicine of Porto
Porto, Portugal