Correlation between coronary artery calcification by non-cardiac CT and Framingham score in young patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have established a correlation between coronary artery calcification (CAC) measured by ECG-gated chest computed tomography (CT) and cardiovascular disease. Recent reports which included asymptomatic patients suggest that CAC measured on non-ECG gated CT is similarly associated with cardiovascular risk. This study investigates the correlation between the Framingham Risk Score (FRS) and an incidental finding of CAC on a non-gated chest CT performed for non-cardiac indications in young and seemingly healthy adults.

Methods

A cross-sectional study that included 162 CT scans performed in young patients aged 18-50 years old for non-cardiac indications in our institution was conducted. CAC score (CACS) was calculated using the Agatston method. FRS was ca

SUBMITTER: Lichtenstein G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5874063 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature