Diagnostic and Prognostic Performance of Pericoronary Adipose Tissue Attenuation in Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome: Insights from the RAPID-CTCA Trial

Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging 2026

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Authors: Suvasini Lakshmanan, Kang-Ling Wang, Mohammed N. Meah, Evangelos Tzolos, Anda Bularga, M. Dweck, Nick Curzen, Attila Kardos, Liza Keating, Robert F. Storey, Mills Nl, PJ Slomka
+5 more Damini Dey, AJ Gray, Michelle C. Williams, Carl Roobottom, David E. Newby
DOI: 10.1148/ryct.250074
Cited by: 3
References: 35

Abstract

Coronary CT angiography markers, including pericoronary adipose tissue attenuation and low-attenuation plaque burden, showed limited diagnostic and prognostic value in individuals with suspected acute coronary syndrome.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics

Publication details

Journal / source
Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging
Publisher
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
e250074–e250074
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN