The Use of CCTA for Pre-Planning PCI-CCTA Analysis of Calcium: What to Look for and What You Can Do About It, Dr. Jaffer

CCTA Analysis of Calcium: What to Look for and What You Can Do About It, Dr. Jaffer

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The seminar focused on advancements in understanding and managing calcium in coronary interventions using CT imaging. It emphasized the role of calcium as a critical factor in plaque composition assessment in the cath lab. The integration of advanced CT technologies, such as dual-source and photon-counting CT, enhances the ability to detect various calcium types and densities, enhancing pre-procedural planning and patient outcomes. The discussion highlighted how CT imaging can pre-identify patients requiring specific calcium modification strategies like atherectomy and lithotripsy, based on calcium thickness, density, and angle. The importance of tailored CT acquisition was noted, addressing issues like calcium blooming artifacts, which can be mitigated by adjusting technical parameters like tube voltage during scan acquisition. The seminar concluded on the importance of collaboration between interventionalists and imagers to optimize CT usage for detailed disease characterization, particularly for complex cases involving significant calcification.

Keywords

CT imaging

calcium management

coronary interventions

plaque composition

calcium modification strategies