Results of CCTA for the study population classified as low risk by NCEP guideline
| Characteristics | Total (n=2133) | Male (n=851) | Female (n=1282) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherosclerotic plaque (no. of segments) | 347 in 243 patients (11.4) | 222 in 155 patients (18.2) | 125 in 88 patients (6.7%) |
| Calcified plaque | 110 | 62 | 48 |
| Mixed plaque | 106 | 65 | 41 |
| NCP | 131 | 95 | 36 |
| Significant stenosis | 28 patients (1.3) | 21 patients (2.5) | 7 patients (0.5) |
| Caused by NCP | 18 patients (0.8) | 14 patients (1.6) | 5 patients (0.4) |
| Caused by mixed or calcified plaque | 10 patients (0.5) | 7 patients (0.5) | 2 patients (0.2) |
Data are expressed as number (%).
CCTA, coronary CT angiography; NCEP, National Cholesterol Education Program; NCP, non-calcified plaque.