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Abstract Objective To investigate the value of flash dual- source computed tomography (CT) angiography in the evaluation of coronary artery in- stent restenosis (ISR). Methods 101 patients with 167 coronary stents underwent dual- source CT angiography for re- examination. CT values of different segments of vessels with stents were measured for evaluation of ISR and compared with the results of elective coronary angiography performed during fol owing 60 days. The accuracy and cut- off value of dual- source CT in the diagnosis of ISR were calculated. Results The CT image quality of 151 stents (90.5%) was suitable for evaluation. The diameter of stent was a main factor influencing CT image quality. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy of dual- source CT for the diagnosis of ISR were 83.8%, 82.8%, 77.0%, 88.2%and 83.2%, respectively. The cutoff points of a difference in CT value from aortic root to the vessel 5~10mm proximal to the stent, proximal end of the stent, in- stent lumen, distal end of the stent, and the vessel 5~10mm distal to the stent for diagnosing ISR were 7.5Hu, 16.0Hu, 42.5Hu, 47.5Hu and 56.0Hu, respectively. Conclusion The in- stent lumen of coronary artery can be imaged clearly by dual- source CT, which could provide higher diagnostic accuracy of ISR.
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