U.S., Sept. 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07181512) titled 'Deep Learning CAD Screening on Chest CT' on Sept. 11.
Brief Summary: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Many people have early atherosclerosis without symptoms, and some may develop significant coronary stenosis before any warning signs appear. Identifying high-risk individuals at an early stage is important to prevent heart attacks and other cardiovascular events.
Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) can directly evaluate plaque type and the degree of narrowing in the coronary arteries, but it is expensive, requires contrast injection, and involves higher radiation, making it unsuitable for l...