
Quantitative plaque assessment using AI-enabled plaque analysis software
This study explored whether the cardiac phase (both end-systolic vs. mid- to late-diastolic) influences coronary plaque measurements in coronary CT angiography (CTA). Thirty-nine patients with visually evident coronary atherosclerosis and who underwent high-quality CTA scans were enrolled. Images from both systolic and diastolic phases were analyzed for plaque volume and stenosis using artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled plaque analysis software (Autoplaque). Overall,