Usefulness of 16-slice multislice spiral computed tomography for follow-up study of coronary stent implantation.

Background: Although multislice spiral computed tomography (MSCT) is a promising technique for non-invasive coronary angiography, its usefulness in patients with stent implantation remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to compare the usefulness of MSCT with that of invasive coronary angiography for evaluating coronary stent patency.

Methods And Results: Thirty-one patients were enrolled after coronary stent implantation.