Atherogenic index of plasma is associated with epicardial adipose tissue volume assessed on coronary computed tomography angiography.

The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) is a novel biomarker of atherogenic dyslipidaemia (AD), but its relationship with cardiac adipose tissue depots is unknown. We aimed to assess the association of AD with cardiac adipose tissue parameters on coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). We studied 161 patients who underwent CCTA between 2008 and 2011 (age 59.

Ethnic differences in coronary anatomy, left ventricular mass and CT-derived fractional flow reserve.

Background: Studies have observed higher incidence of cardiovascular mortality in South Asians (SA), and lower prevalence in East Asians (EA), compared with Caucasians. These observations are not entirely explained by ethnic differences in cardiovascular risk factors and mechanistic factors such as variations in cardiac anatomy and physiology may play a role. This study compared ethnic differences in CT-assessed left ventricular (LV) mass, coronary anatomy and non-invasive fractional flow reserve (FFR).

Impact of Side-Branch Predilation on Angiographic Outcomes in Non-Left Main Coronary Bifurcation Lesions.

Background: Despite the high prevalence of coronary bifurcation lesions in routine interventional cardiology practice, the best strategy for managing this challenging lesion subset remains debatable. Due to potential for complications, the routine practice of side-branch (SB) predilation is controversial.

Methods: An electronic search was performed of online databases up until April 2018 for studies reporting periprocedural angiographic outcomes comparing provisional main-branch stenting with and without SB predilation.