Artificial Intelligence Applications in Cardiac CT Imaging for Ischemic Disease Assessment

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed medical imaging by detecting insights and patterns often imperceptible to the human eye, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. In cardiovascular imaging, numerous AI models have been developed for cardiac computed tomography (CCT), a primary tool for assessing coronary artery disease (CAD). CCT provides comprehensive, non-invasive assessment, including plaque burden, stenosis severity, and functional assessments such as CT-derived fractional flow reserve (FFRct). Its prognostic value in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) has increased the demand for CCT, consequently adding to radiologists’ workloads. This review aims to examine AI's role in CCT for ischemic heart disease, highlighting its potential to streamline workflows and improve the efficiency of cardiac care through machine learning and deep learning applications.