Diagnosis and Management of Coronary Heart Disease
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 608
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a significant health challenge, placing a heavy burden on people and healthcare systems globally. CAD, caused by the formation of plaque in blood vessels and resulting in a demand–supply mismatch of oxygen, can lead to severe complications such as heart attacks and heart failure. Collaborative efforts by researchers, professionals, and governments have led to progress in understanding and managing this cardiovascular condition. New strategies for treating CAD now include modern diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, invasive procedures, lifestyle changes, and cardiac rehabilitation.
Improvements in the diagnosis and management of coronary heart disease (CHD) have greatly enhanced patient outcomes due to advancements in medical technology. Early detection has been transformed by non-invasive imaging techniques such as coronary CT angiography, which provides detailed views of coronary arteries, and adding CT-Fractional Flow Reserve (CT-FFR) technology, which enables faster and more accurate diagnoses. Biomarkers, such as high-sensitivity troponin tests, have further improved the precision of the detection of acute coronary syndromes, enabling early intervention.
In the management of CAD, intravascular imaging technologies, such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT), have significantly improved the outcomes of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), including plaque preparation, stent size, and stent failure.
Pharmacological developments, including modern cholesterol-lowering drugs, have been crucial for achieving cholesterol target levels, as per the recent guidelines.
By staying updated about the latest advancements in the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease and adopting a patient-centred approach, researchers can reduce the impact of CAD and improve the life chances of the patients affected by this disease.
Dr. Luciano Candilio
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- coronary heart disease
- coronary revascularization
- coronary artery disease
- ischemic heart disease
- atherosclerosis
- cardiovascular disease
- non-invasive coronary diagnostic tests
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