Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) in the diagnosis of carotid artery atherosclerosis
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19.04.2018 • Sonuncu dəyişiklik 19.04.2018
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Computed tomographic angiography is both a sensitive and specific imaging technique for identifying severe atherosclerotic stenosis and occlusion of the carotid arteries.
A systematic review including 43 studies with a total of 1,877 subjects was abstracted in DARE. Compared to digital substraction angiography, the sensitivity of CTA was greater than 85% in all studies and the median sensitivity was 97%. Pooled sensitivity was 95% (95% confidence interval, CI: 91 to 97). Specificity was greater than 90% for severe stenosis and occlusion. The median specificity was 97%. The pooled specificity was 98% (95% CI: 96 to 99).
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