Coronary computed tomography angiography allows detailed evaluation of the coronary atherosclerotic plaque, even before any cardiac symptoms are present. This thesis describes the important... Show moreCoronary computed tomography angiography allows detailed evaluation of the coronary atherosclerotic plaque, even before any cardiac symptoms are present. This thesis describes the important prognostic role that the burden, morphology, composition, and location of coronary plaque has, which allows to intervene at an early stage. Detection of subclinical coronary atherosclerosis allows early treatment and reduction of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Show less