Key result
Diastolic dysfunction and increased aortic stiffness index were significantly associated with higher coronary calcium score, plaque area, and epicardial fat volume.
Why the study?
Are diastolic function and aortic elastic properties associated with coronary calcium score, epicardial fat volume, and plaque area in patients suspected of CAD?
Observational (n=106)
Are diastolic function and aortic elastic properties associated with coronary calcium score, epicardial fat volume, and plaque area in patients suspected of CAD?
Aortic stiffness and diastolic dysfunction measured by echocardiography correlate positively with coronary calcium score and plaque area on CTA, suggesting their utility as non-invasive markers for coronary artery disease burden.
May identify higher atherosclerotic risk; hypothesis-generating and should not change practice pending prospective data.
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Ali Rıza Erbay (2014) conducted an observational in Suspected coronary artery disease (n=106). Diastolic dysfunction and increased aortic stiffness was evaluated on Coronary calcium score, epicardial fat volume, and plaque area. Diastolic dysfunction and increased aortic stiffness index were significantly associated with higher coronary calcium score, plaque area, and epicardial fat volume.
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