Evaluation of relationship between coronary artery status evaluated by coronary computed tomography angiography and development of cardiomyopathy in carbon monoxide poisoned patients with myocardial injury: a prospective observational study.

Because there was no difference in coronary artery stenosis according to the presence or patterns of CO-induced cardiomyopathy, coronary artery stenosis is not the main mechanism for the development of CO-induced cardiomyopathy. Thus, the evaluation of coronary arteries is not necessary in all patients with CO-induced cardiomyopathy unless there is RWMA consistent with ischemic changes in electrocardiograms and elevated troponin I levels.