Potentialities of non-invasive diagnosis of coronary arteriesanomalies by means of electron-beam tomography and multislice computed tomography

Abstract

Aim. To assess diagnostic value of electron-beam computed tomography and multislice computed tomography (EBT and MSCT) for diagnosis of congenital anomalies of coronary arteries (CA). Material and methods. Non-invasive coronary angiography with EBT and MSCT has been performed in 1162 patients. Results. Different anomalies of coronary arteries have been found in 10 (0.9%) patients. Results of EBT and MSCT agreed with those of coronary angiography performed in 8 cases with CA anomalies. Though 720 of 1162 patients had coronary stenoses, no significant atherosclerotic lesions were found in anomalous CA. Conclusion. EBT and MSCT enable non-invasive screening and diagnosis of coronary arteries anomalies.

Keywords

• coronary arteries
• anomalies
• multislice computed tomography
• electron-beam tomography
• angiography