Enhancing cardiovascular risk stratification: Radiomics of coronary plaque and perivascular adipose tissue – Current insights and future perspectives
Anna Corti, Francesca Lo Iacono, Francesca Ronchetti, Saima Mushtaq, Gianluca Pontone, Gualtiero I. Colombo, Valentina Corino
Abstract
Radiomics, the quantitative extraction and mining of features from radiological images, has recently emerged as a promising source of non-invasive image-based cardiovascular biomarkers, potentially revolutionizing diagnostics and risk assessment. This review explores its application within coronary plaques and pericoronary adipose tissue, particularly focusing on plaque characterization and cardiac events prediction. By shedding light on the current state-of-the-art, achievements, and prospective avenues, this review contributes to a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of radiomics in the context of coronary arteries. Finally, open challenges and existing gaps are emphasized to underscore the need for future efforts aimed at ensuring the robustness and reliability of radiomics studies, facilitating their clinical translation.