The association between breast arterial calcification and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in an Australian population-based breast cancer case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Breast arterial calcification (BAC) on mammograms is not associated with breast cancer risk. However, there is increasing evidence supporting its association with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study examines the association between BAC and ASCVD and their risk factors within an Australian population-based breast cancer study.

Materials and methods

Data from the controls who participated in the breast cancer environment and employment study (BCEES) were linked with the Western Australian Department of Health Hospital Morbidity database and Mortality Registry to obtain ASCVD outcomes and related risk factor data. Mammograms from participants with no prior history of ASCVD w

SUBMITTER: Lee SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10119204 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature