CHART Study of Coronary CT Angiography to Predict Imaging and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
In a cohort of patients referred to coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), the investigators aim: 1. To describe the natural history of the coronary atherosclerotic plaque development and progression or regression, as well as the plaque characterization and phenotypes over time by CCTA among deferred coronary lesions 2. To explore the precursors of plaques leading to acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) in deferred coronary lesions 3. To investigate prognostic implication of qualitative and quantitative plaque analysis of stenosis and plaque features, disease patterns, hemodynamic parameters, and fat metrics on CCTA along with physiologic assessment 4. To investigate the effects of different treatment strategies according to stenosis and plaque features, fat metrics on CCTA along with physiologic assessments.
• Patients with an indication for CCTA.
• Qualified patients who have signed a written informed consent form.