Calcium scoring during 18F-FDG PET/CT in cancer indications: Improving cardiovascular risk stratification and prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) can be assessed on 18F-FDG PET/CT in oncology patients. We evaluated the proportion of oncology patients referred for PET/CT imaging in whom systematic CAC scoring could reclassify cardiovascular (CV) risk and modify primary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention strategies.

Materials and methods

This prospective study included 190 cancer patients undergoing 18F-FDG PET/CT in oncological indications at our institution between June and July 2024. Data on CV risk factors, personal/family CVD history, and current treatments were collected. CAC scores were assessed visually and automatically on CT scans. Patients' CV risk was reclassified according to CAC scores and compared with their current lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) and cardiology fol

SUBMITTER: Mazet R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12574858 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature