The long-term prognostic value of CT coronary artery calcium score in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) may improve risk stratification of diabetics, in whom coronary artery disease (CAD) is often more diffuse and progressive. We examined the long-term value of CACS in outcome prediction of asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

A population-based cohort recruited between 2006 and 2008 of type 2 diabetics aged 55-74 years, with at least one additional risk factor and no history or symptoms of CAD. The association of overall (n = 735) and individual vessel (n = 596) CACS with the occurrence of myocardial infarction (MI), ischemic stroke, or all-cause death (MACE) was assessed over a median follow-up of 17.3 years.

Results

Increasing levels of CACS independently predicted MACE and its components, particularly

SUBMITTER: Aker A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12744527 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature