Dual-source computed tomography angiography in aortic stenosis: comparison with transthoracic echocardiography

The diagnostic performance of dual-source computed tomography (DSCT) angiography was evaluated in this study and compared to transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), which is commonly used as the reference standard, in the assessment of aortic valve morphology, measurement of aortic valve area (AVA) an...

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Main Authors: Yaakup, N., Phuah, H., Abdul Aziz, Y., Zainal Abidin, I., Sun, Zhonghua, Ng, K.
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Published: American Scientific Publishers 2014
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author Yaakup, N.
Phuah, H.
Abdul Aziz, Y.
Zainal Abidin, I.
Sun, Zhonghua
Ng, K.
author_facet Yaakup, N.
Phuah, H.
Abdul Aziz, Y.
Zainal Abidin, I.
Sun, Zhonghua
Ng, K.
author_sort Yaakup, N.
building Curtin Institutional Repository
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description The diagnostic performance of dual-source computed tomography (DSCT) angiography was evaluated in this study and compared to transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), which is commonly used as the reference standard, in the assessment of aortic valve morphology, measurement of aortic valve area (AVA) and classification of aortic valve stenosis. Forty subjects were recruited, with 20 diagnosed with aortic stenosis (AS) and the remaining 20 identified with normal aortic valve. Morphological findings of the aortic valve were compared between these two modalities. Maximum AVA was measured planimetrically in mid-systole with DSCT angiography (AVACT) and compared with TTE-derived AVA (AVATTE). There was more than 90% concordance of valve morphology between DSCT angiography and TTE (sensitivity 91.7%, specificity 100%). There was excellent correlation between AVACT and AVATTE (r = 0.98, < 0.001). Bland Altman analysis showed good inter-modality agreement (95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.26 – 0.51 cm2) with slight overestimation of AVA (+ 0.13 cm2) by DSCT. Very good correlation was observed between AVACT and the mean as well as peak transvalvular pressure gradients (r² = 0.82 and 0.84 respectively). It was concluded that DSCT angiography can be used as a reliable, non-invasive and accurate imaging modality to evaluate the aortic valve morphology.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-456262017-09-13T14:26:49Z Dual-source computed tomography angiography in aortic stenosis: comparison with transthoracic echocardiography Yaakup, N. Phuah, H. Abdul Aziz, Y. Zainal Abidin, I. Sun, Zhonghua Ng, K. Coronary artery disease - Echocardiography Aortic stenosis Aortic valve area Dual source computed tomography The diagnostic performance of dual-source computed tomography (DSCT) angiography was evaluated in this study and compared to transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), which is commonly used as the reference standard, in the assessment of aortic valve morphology, measurement of aortic valve area (AVA) and classification of aortic valve stenosis. Forty subjects were recruited, with 20 diagnosed with aortic stenosis (AS) and the remaining 20 identified with normal aortic valve. Morphological findings of the aortic valve were compared between these two modalities. Maximum AVA was measured planimetrically in mid-systole with DSCT angiography (AVACT) and compared with TTE-derived AVA (AVATTE). There was more than 90% concordance of valve morphology between DSCT angiography and TTE (sensitivity 91.7%, specificity 100%). There was excellent correlation between AVACT and AVATTE (r = 0.98, < 0.001). Bland Altman analysis showed good inter-modality agreement (95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.26 – 0.51 cm2) with slight overestimation of AVA (+ 0.13 cm2) by DSCT. Very good correlation was observed between AVACT and the mean as well as peak transvalvular pressure gradients (r² = 0.82 and 0.84 respectively). It was concluded that DSCT angiography can be used as a reliable, non-invasive and accurate imaging modality to evaluate the aortic valve morphology. 2014 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/45626 10.1166/jmihi.2014.1305 American Scientific Publishers restricted
spellingShingle Coronary artery disease -
Echocardiography
Aortic stenosis
Aortic valve area
Dual source computed tomography
Yaakup, N.
Phuah, H.
Abdul Aziz, Y.
Zainal Abidin, I.
Sun, Zhonghua
Ng, K.
Dual-source computed tomography angiography in aortic stenosis: comparison with transthoracic echocardiography
title Dual-source computed tomography angiography in aortic stenosis: comparison with transthoracic echocardiography
title_full Dual-source computed tomography angiography in aortic stenosis: comparison with transthoracic echocardiography
title_fullStr Dual-source computed tomography angiography in aortic stenosis: comparison with transthoracic echocardiography
title_full_unstemmed Dual-source computed tomography angiography in aortic stenosis: comparison with transthoracic echocardiography
title_short Dual-source computed tomography angiography in aortic stenosis: comparison with transthoracic echocardiography
title_sort dual-source computed tomography angiography in aortic stenosis: comparison with transthoracic echocardiography
topic Coronary artery disease -
Echocardiography
Aortic stenosis
Aortic valve area
Dual source computed tomography
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/45626