Comprehensive Analyses of Multidetector-row Cardiac Computed Tomography Data in Koreans

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital15,000 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

15,000

Conditions

Coronary Disease

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant women * patients with chronic kidney disease (Cr\>2.0)

Locations (1)

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Seongnam, Bundang-gu, South Korea

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cardiovascular event

Time frame: five years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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