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Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography Guided Plaque Assessment for the Management of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Prostate Cancer Patients on Androgen Deprivation Therapy

Trial Status: active

This clinical trial evaluates plaque assessment with cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). ADT, a standard treatment for men with prostate cancer, may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease including thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery (ASCVD). A CT scan is a procedure that uses a computer linked to an x-ray machine to make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body. The pictures are taken from different angles and are used to create 3-dimensional views of tissues and organs. CCTA is a type of CT imaging test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to the heart and is an accurate non-invasive technique to detect artery plaque, but is not usually used in patients without symptoms. Plaque assessment using CCTA may identify early atherosclerosis and guide treatment in patients with prostate cancer on ADT.