Prevalence and clinical implications of coronary artery calcium scoring on non-gated thoracic computed tomography: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionCAC is a common, but underreported, finding on non-gated CT with important prognostic implications.Clinical relevance statementCoronary artery calcium is an important prognostic indicator of cardiovascular disease. It can be assessed on non-gated thoracic CT and is a commonly underreported finding. This represents a significant population where there is a potential missed opportunity for lifestyle modification recommendations and preventative therapies. This study aims to highlight the importance of reporting incidental coronary artery calcium on non-gated thoracic CT.Key Points• Coronary artery calcification is a common finding on non-gated thoracic CT and can be reliably identified compared to gated-CT.• Coronary artery calcification on thoracic CT is associated with an increased risk of all cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascsular events.• Coronary artery calcification is frequently not reported on non-gated thoracic CT.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research