Coronary Disease
Conditions
Keywords
coronary heart disease, Multidetector row cardiac computed tomography, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome
Brief summary
64 channel multidetector-row Computed Tomography (CT) has been introduced for use in the diagnosis of coronary heart disease. The investigators aimed to characterize coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome, and in particular plaque natures depending on different status of metabolic diseases. The investigators also aimed to analyze the risk factors associated with number and severity of stenosis as well as plaque characteristics using logistic regression models.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients aged 18 years or older
Exclusion criteria
* pregnant women * patients with chronic kidney disease (Cr\>2.0)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular event | five years |
Countries
South Korea