Quantitation of in vitro coronary artery calcium using ultrafast computed tomography. 1994

P Mahaisavariya, and R Detrano, and X Kang, and D Garner, and A Vo, and D Georgiou, and S Molloi, and B H Brundage
Saint John's Cardiovascular Research Center, Torrance, California 90502-2064.

Ultrafast computed tomography (UFCT) has the potential to quantify coronary hydroxyapatite (HAP). However, no definitive studies validating this technique are available. We constructed a human chest phantom model with coronary arteries represented by cylindrical holes containing: (1) calcium chloride solutions, (2) a block of HAP immersed in paraffin (without partial volume effect), and (3) HAP granules embedded in a gelatin matrix (with partial volume effect). We scanned this model to determine the relationship between measured CT number per voxel and density of the calcium per voxel. The relationships between CT number and concentration of calcium chloride was linear (r = 0.992 to 0.999). Using a commercially available standard bone mineral phantom, we were able to estimate the concentration of HAP to an accuracy from 94 to 97% when partial volume effects were absent. However, when partial volume effects were present, two methods of estimating HAP produced significant errors (1 to 384%, and 17 to 52%). We conclude that significant partial voluming errors degrade the accuracy of HAP quantitation and that further evaluation and corrections are needed before such quantitation is clinically applied.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008955 Models, Cardiovascular Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of the cardiovascular system, processes, or phenomena; includes the use of mathematical equations, computers and other electronic equipment. Cardiovascular Model,Cardiovascular Models,Model, Cardiovascular
D008961 Models, Structural A representation, generally small in scale, to show the structure, construction, or appearance of something. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed) Model, Structural,Structural Model,Structural Models
D002122 Calcium Chloride A salt used to replenish calcium levels, as an acid-producing diuretic, and as an antidote for magnesium poisoning. Calcium Chloride Dihydrate,Calcium Chloride, Anhydrous
D003331 Coronary Vessels The veins and arteries of the HEART. Coronary Arteries,Sinus Node Artery,Coronary Veins,Arteries, Coronary,Arteries, Sinus Node,Artery, Coronary,Artery, Sinus Node,Coronary Artery,Coronary Vein,Coronary Vessel,Sinus Node Arteries,Vein, Coronary,Veins, Coronary,Vessel, Coronary,Vessels, Coronary
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014056 Tomography, X-Ray Tomography using x-ray transmission. Tomography, Transmission,X-Ray Tomography,Zonography,Radiographic Tomography,Tomography, Radiographic,Tomography, X Ray,Tomography, Xray,Transmission Tomography,X Ray Tomography,Xray Tomography
D015898 Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed X-ray image-detecting devices that make a focused image of body structures lying in a predetermined plane from which more complex images are computed. CAT Scanners, X-Ray,CT Scanner, X-Ray,Computed Tomography Scanners, X-Ray,Tomography, Computed, Scanners,Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Scanners,CAT Scanner, X-Ray,Computed Tomography Scanner, X-Ray,Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Scanner,X-Ray Computed Tomography Scanner,X-Ray Computed Tomography Scanners,CAT Scanner, X Ray,CAT Scanners, X Ray,CT Scanner, X Ray,CT Scanners, X-Ray,Computed Tomography Scanner, X Ray,Computed Tomography Scanners, X Ray,Scanner, X-Ray CAT,Scanner, X-Ray CT,Scanners, X-Ray CAT,Scanners, X-Ray CT,Tomography Scanners, X Ray Computed,X Ray Computed Tomography Scanner,X Ray Computed Tomography Scanners,X-Ray CAT Scanner,X-Ray CAT Scanners,X-Ray CT Scanner,X-Ray CT Scanners
D017886 Durapatite The mineral component of bones and teeth; it has been used therapeutically as a prosthetic aid and in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Calcium Hydroxyapatite,Hydroxyapatite,Hydroxylapatite,Alveograf,Calcitite,Interpore-200,Interpore-500,Osprovit,Ossein-Hydroxyapatite Compound,Ossopan,Osteogen,Periograf,Hydroxyapatite, Calcium,Interpore 200,Interpore 500,Interpore200,Interpore500,Ossein Hydroxyapatite Compound

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