Subclinical coronary artery disease as detected by coronary computed tomography angiography in an asymptomatic population.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Primary prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD) has become a public health issue, according to increasing awareness of the substantial risks posed by asymptomatic atherosclerosis. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence and characteristics of subclinical CAD using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), and to evaluate the role of this advanced technology in identifying subclinical CAD in asymptomatic Korean individuals, compared with conventional risk stratification.

Subjects and methods

We enrolled 4,320 consecutive asymptomatic individuals (61% males, aged 50±9 years), who underwent 64-slice CCTA during a routine health check.

Results

Coronary artery plaques were present in 1,053 (24%) individuals. Significant

SUBMITTER: Lee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2953625 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature