Summary
This 2023 consensus statement from the Quantitative Cardiovascular Imaging Study Group, published in Nature Reviews Cardiology, consolidates expert recommendations for standardised quantitative assessment of coronary artery stenosis and atherosclerosis across imaging platforms. The document appears to address the lack of harmonised measurement protocols and clinical thresholds, seeking to improve diagnostic consistency and reproducibility in coronary imaging practice. The consensus likely covers multiple imaging modalities (including CT, intravascular ultrasound, and angiography) and provides practical guidance for clinicians and researchers undertaking quantitative coronary assessment.
Regional applicability
As a clinical consensus statement, this document is directly applicable to UK cardiovascular imaging services and NHS diagnostic protocols, potentially informing national guidance on standardised measurement of coronary stenosis in routine clinical practice and research. UK cardiologists and cardiac imaging centres would benefit from adopting these consensus recommendations to improve diagnostic consistency.
Key measures
Quantitative coronary artery stenosis severity (percentage diameter stenosis or area stenosis), atherosclerotic plaque characterisation, imaging modality performance, measurement reproducibility and accuracy metrics
Outcomes reported
The study establishes consensus recommendations for standardised quantitative imaging methods to assess coronary artery stenosis and atherosclerosis burden. It synthesises expert guidance on clinical imaging protocols, measurement reproducibility, and interpretation thresholds across multiple cardiovascular imaging modalities.
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