Resting echocardiographic parameters can exclude significant coronary artery disease: A comparison with coronary computed tomography angiography

Introduction Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is known to have a high negative predictive value (NPV) in identifying coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aimed to examine whether resting echocardiographic parameters could exclude significant CAD on CCTA. Methods We recruited 142 patients who had undergone both CCTA and echocardiography within a 3‐month window. Based on the CCTA findings, patients were divided into two groups: Group A (non‐significant CAD, defined as all coronary segments having <50% stenosis) and Group B (significant CAD). Resting echocardiographic parameters were compared between the two groups to identify predictors of non‐significant CAD on CCTA. Results A total 92 patients (mean age, 68 ± 13 years; males, 62%) were eligible for this study; 50 in Group A and 42 in Group B. Among the various echo parameters, left atrial volume index (LAVI) and left ventricular (LV) global longitudinal strain (GLS) were significantly lower in Group A (23.5 ± 7.6 vs. 33.6 ± 7.4 mL/m 2 , p < .001; −20.2 ± 1.8% vs. −16.8 ± 2.0%, p < .001, respectively). Analysis of the receiver operating characteristic curve revealed that the cutoff value to exclude significant CAD on CCTA was 29.0 mL/m 2 for LAVI (NPV 80.8%) and −18.1% for GLS (NPV 80.7%). The NPV increased to 95.0% when these parameters were combined (LAVI < 29.0 mL/m 2 and GLS < −18.1%). Conclusion The combination of resting LAVI and GLS was clinically useful in excluding significant CAD via CCTA.