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ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Photon-Counting Computed Tomography in Atherosclerotic Plaque Characterization.

Riccardo Cau, Luca Saba, Antonella Balestrieri, Antonella Meloni, Lorenzo Mannelli, Ludovico La Grutta, Eduardo Bossone, Cesare Mantini, Carola Politi, Jasjit S Suri and 4 more

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Review in Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. Clinical application of cardiac computed tomography in cardiomyopathy.The international journal of cardiovascular imaging · 2026
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  11. Photon-counting computed tomography in radiology.Polish journal of radiology · 2024
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Riccardo CauDepartment of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria (A.O.U.) di Cagliari-Polo di Monserrato, S.S. 554, 09045 Monserrato, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7910-1087
Luca SabaDepartment of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria (A.O.U.) di Cagliari-Polo di Monserrato, S.S. 554, 09045 Monserrato, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2870-3771
Antonella BalestrieriDepartment of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria (A.O.U.) di Cagliari-Polo di Monserrato, S.S. 554, 09045 Monserrato, Italy.
Antonella MeloniDepartment of Radiology, Fondazione Monasterio/CNR, 56124 Pisa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2284-8585
Lorenzo MannelliDepartment of Radiology, IRCCS SynLab-SDN, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9102-4176
Ludovico La GruttaDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital "P. Giaccone", 90127 Palermo, Italy.
Eduardo BossoneCardiology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2769-9950
Cesare MantiniDepartment of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, "G.d'Annunzio" University, 66100 Chieti, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6429-8836
Carola PolitiDepartment of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria (A.O.U.) di Cagliari-Polo di Monserrato, S.S. 554, 09045 Monserrato, Italy.
Jasjit S SuriStroke Monitoring and Diagnostic Division, AtheroPoint™, Roseville, CA 95661, USA.
Carlo CavaliereDepartment of Radiology, IRCCS SynLab-SDN, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3297-2213
Bruna PunzoDepartment of Radiology, IRCCS SynLab-SDN, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0915-4682
Erica MaffeiDepartment of Radiology, IRCCS SynLab-SDN, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Filippo CademartiriDepartment of Radiology, Fondazione Monasterio/CNR, 56124 Pisa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0579-3279

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Atherosclerotic plaque buildup in the coronary and carotid arteries is pivotal in the onset of acute myocardial infarctions or cerebrovascular events, leading to heightened levels of illness and death. Atherosclerosis is a complex and multistep disease, beginning with the deposition of low-density lipoproteins in the arterial intima and culminating in plaque rupture. Modern technology favors non-invasive imaging techniques to assess atherosclerotic plaque and offer insights beyond mere artery stenosis. Among these, computed tomography stands out for its widespread clinical adoption and is prized for its speed and accessibility. Nonetheless, some limitations persist. The introduction of photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT), with its multi-energy capabilities, enhanced spatial resolution, and superior soft tissue contrast with minimal electronic noise, brings significant advantages to carotid and coronary artery imaging, enabling a more comprehensive examination of atherosclerotic plaque composition. This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the main concepts related to PCCT. Additionally, we aim to explore the existing literature on the clinical application of PCCT in assessing atherosclerotic plaque. Finally, we will examine the advantages and limitations of this recently introduced technology.

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atherosclerosiscarotidcoronaryphoton-counting detectorplaque vulnerability

Identifiers

PMID38893593
PMCPMC11172199

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