Breast arterial calcifications on mammography and risk of stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast arterial calcifications (BAC) are commonly observed as an incidental finding on screening mammography and have been linked to cardiovascular disease. Whether BAC is independently associated with stroke risk remains uncertain.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed, Embase, and Scopus were searched from inception to May 2024 for cohort studies evaluating the association between BAC and stroke. Eligible studies included women undergoing mammography with documented BAC status and subsequent stroke outcomes. Data on patient characteristics and vascular risk factors were extracted. Study quality was appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Checklist. Random-effects

SUBMITTER: Ghozy S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12917896 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature