Impaired Aortic Elasticity and Diastolic Functions Are Associated with Findings of Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography

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Ede H., ERKOÇ M. F., Okur A., Elbay A. R.

MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR, vol.20, pp.2061-2068, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.12659/msm.892502
  • Journal Name: MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2061-2068
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Aortic elasticity and diastolic functions are helpful parameters in assessment of CAD. In this study we aimed to learn whether diastolic function and aortic elastic properties measured by echocardiography are associated with coronary calcium score (CACS), epicardial fat volume (EFV), and plaque area measured by coronary tomographic angiography.