Sex-Specific Computed Tomography Coronary Plaque Characterization and Risk of Myocardial Infarction.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study was designed to investigate whether coronary computed tomography angiography assessments of coronary plaque might explain differences in the prognosis of men and women presenting with chest pain.

Background

Important sex differences exist in coronary artery disease. Women presenting with chest pain have different risk factors, symptoms, prevalence of coronary artery disease and prognosis compared to men.

Methods

Within a multicenter randomized controlled trial, we explored sex differences in stenosis, adverse plaque characteristics (positive remodeling, low-attenuation plaque, spotty calcification, or napkin ring sign) and quantitative assessment of total, calcified, noncalcified and low-attenuation plaque burden.

Results

Of the 1,769 part

SUBMITTER: Williams MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8435010 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature