atherosclerosis arteriosclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Aged 50 years and older - Underwent CCTA imaging for clinical indications between 2008 and 2014 - Able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Renal insufficiency, defined as eGFR
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main parameter to study will be the mean plaque progression measured with follow-up CCTA imaging comparing between patients with and without MACE. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary study parameters to be studied will be the following: * Number of high risk plaque features, i.e.: o positive remodelling (RI>1.1) o low attenuation plaque (* 30 HU) o spotty calcification o napkin ring sign * Relative mean plaque progression * Difference in non-calcified plaque volume between baseline and follow-up CCTA (delta non-calcified plaque volume) * Difference in calcified plaque volume between baseline and follow-up CCTA (delta calcified plaque volume) * Coronary calcium score * Plasma biomarker expression | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed