Active multi-task learning with uncertainty weighted loss for coronary calcium scoring.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.15870
Abstract: PURPOSE The coronary artery calcium (CAC) score is an independent marker for the risk of cardiovascular events. Automatic methods for quantifying CAC could reduce workload and assist radiologists in clinical decision making. However, large annotated… read more here.
Keywords: calcium scoring; multi task; model; performance ... See more keywords
Individualized coronary calcium scoring at any tube voltage using a kV-independent reconstruction algorithm
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-06951-1
Abstract: Purpose We prospectively investigate the feasibility of a patient specific automated tube voltage selection (ATVS)-based coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) protocol, using a kV-independent reconstruction algorithm, to achieve significant dose reductions while maintaining the overall… read more here.
Keywords: voltage; tube voltage; using independent; cacs ... See more keywords
Machine Learning and Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
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DOI: 10.1007/s11886-020-01337-7
Abstract: Purpose of Review To summarize current artificial intelligence (AI)-based applications for coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) and their potential clinical impact. Recent Findings Recent evolution of AI-based technologies in medical imaging has accelerated progress in… read more here.
Keywords: machine learning; artery; coronary artery; artery calcium ... See more keywords
Combining myocardial perfusion imaging with coronary artery calcium scoring: The time is NOW!
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-022-02924-7
Abstract: The nuclear cardiology community needs to embrace hybrid imaging by combining coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) with SPECT and PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI). I will explain why this is critically important at this time,… read more here.
Keywords: coronary artery; perfusion imaging; myocardial perfusion; cardiology ... See more keywords
Fully automated deep learning powered calcium scoring in patients undergoing myocardial perfusion imaging
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-022-02940-7
Abstract: To assess the accuracy of fully automated deep learning (DL) based coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) from non-contrast computed tomography (CT) as acquired for attenuation correction (AC) of cardiac single-photon-emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging… read more here.
Keywords: deep learning; perfusion imaging; fully automated; myocardial perfusion ... See more keywords
Comparison of low-dose coronary artery calcium scoring using low tube current technique and hybrid iterative reconstruction vs. filtered back projection.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2017.01.017
Abstract: INTRODUCTION We sought to validate whether low dose CACS CT with hybrid IR (HIR) could replace standard dose filtered back projection (FBP). METHOD We enrolled 100 patients to undergo low dose CACS CT with HIR,… read more here.
Keywords: low dose; calcium scoring; back projection; filtered back ... See more keywords
JCL roundtable: Coronary artery calcium scoring and other vascular imaging for risk assessment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2019.01.008
Abstract: Computed tomographic (CT) coronary calcium scoring has been established by large prospective, population-based studies as the single best noninvasive predictor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk available today. The calcium score correlates highly with the total burden… read more here.
Keywords: risk; calcium scoring; jcl roundtable; calcium ... See more keywords
Coronary artery calcium scoring in patients with statin associated muscle symptoms: Prescribing statins for those most likely to benefit.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2021.09.052
Abstract: For primary prevention, statin therapy reduces the incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events in adults with intermediate or high estimated 10-year risk using traditional population-based risk calculators. While a variety of reported symptoms may… read more here.
Keywords: calcium scoring; muscle; statin therapy; likely benefit ... See more keywords
Low-kV coronary artery calcium scoring with tin filtration using a kV-independent reconstruction algorithm.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcct.2019.11.006
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate the accuracy of Agatston scoring and potential for radiation dose reduction of a coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) CT protocol at 100 kV with tin filtration (Sn100kV) and kV-independent iterative reconstruction, compared to… read more here.
Keywords: tin filtration; coronary artery; artery calcium; calcium scoring ... See more keywords
A comparison study of radiation effective dose in ECG-Gated Coronary CT Angiography and calcium scoring examinations performed with a dual-source CT scanner
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-40758-5
Abstract: In this report we have evaluated radiation effective dose received by patients during ECG-gated CCTA examinations based on gender, heart rate, tube voltage protocol and body mass index (BMI). A total of 1,824 patients were… read more here.
Keywords: ecg gated; calcium scoring; dose; effective dose ... See more keywords
P2783Ascending aorta enlargement in patients referred to coronary artery calcium scoring
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DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz748.1099
Abstract: Coronary artery calcium scoring is a main indication for a non-contrast-enhanced cardiac computed tomography (NCE-CCT). Great arterial vessels evaluation should be a part of CCT-based diagnosing. We aimed at analyzing data regarding great thoracic arterial… read more here.
Keywords: artery; coronary artery; aad; artery calcium ... See more keywords