Prognostic value of coronary artery calcium score and coronary CT angiography in patients with intermediate risk of coronary artery disease(851 views) Petretta M, Daniele S, Acampa W, Imbriaco M, Pellegrino T, Messalli G, Xhoxhi E, Del Prete G, Nappi C, Accardo D, Angeloni F, Bonaduce D, Cuocolo A
Department of Clinical Medicine, Cardiovascular and Immunological Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
SDN Foundation, Institute of Diagnostic and Nuclear Development, Naples, Italy
Institute of Biostructures and Bioimages, National Council of Research, Naples, Italy
Department of Biomorphological and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Prognostic value of coronary artery calcium score and coronary CT angiography in patients with intermediate risk of coronary artery disease
The aim of this study was to compare the prognostic value of coronary calcium scoring and coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography in assessing the cardiac risk and its temporal characteristics in patients at intermediate pre-test likelihood of coronary artery disease (CAD). Cardiac CT was performed in 326 patients at intermediate (15-85%) pre-test likelihood of CAD to evaluate calcium score and presence and severity of the disease. Patients were followed-up for the occurrence of major cardiac events (cardiac death, myocardial infarction, and unstable angina requiring revascularization). During follow-up (26 ± 12 months) 34 events occurred. Calcium score, extent of CAD, and plaque extent and distribution were higher (all P
Prognostic value of coronary artery calcium score and coronary CT angiography in patients with intermediate risk of coronary artery disease