Hybrid Imaging Approaches in Coronary Artery Disease

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Bangaldesh Journal of Cardivascular Medicine

2023, Volume 1, Issue 3 : 1-3

Research Article

Hybrid Imaging Approaches in Coronary Artery Disease

Adrian M. Collins

Sophia R. Williams

Daniel K. Evans

Emily J. Morgan

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Department of Cardiology, Global Heart Institute, Boston, USA

Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Royal Medical Centre, London, UK

Department of Interventional Cardiology, University Hospital, Sydney, Australia

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Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, European Heart Institute, Berlin, Germany

Abstract

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) requires accurate anatomical and functional assessment for diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment planning. No single imaging modality provides complete information in all patients.

Objective: To review the role of hybrid imaging approaches in CAD, including CT angiography, nuclear imaging, cardiac MRI, PET, SPECT, echocardiography, and invasive imaging.

Methods: This narrative review summarizes current applications, advantages, limitations, and clinical implications of hybrid imaging in CAD.

Conclusion: Hybrid imaging improves diagnostic accuracy by combining anatomical plaque assessment with functional ischemia evaluation. It is increasingly important in personalized CAD management.

Keywords

Coronary artery disease

Hybrid imaging

CT coronary angiography

PET

SPECT

Cardiac MRI

Myocardial perfusion imaging

Ischemia.

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