Validation of routine high-resolution computed tomography scans against gated cardiac CT for the assessment of coronary artery calcification

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) estimated with electrocardiography-gated cardiac computed tomography (Cardiac CT) is a marker of coronary plaque burden and a strong predictor of cardiovascular events. Studies have demonstrated the validity and prognostic value of CAC scoring also using non-gated CT scans.1 –3 Still, CAC is often not reported from clinical CT scans of the thorax despite recommendation from the Radiological Society of North America.3

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography - February 10, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Frederik Cosedis Enevoldsen, Esben Uggerby N æser, Simon Winther, Morten Bøttcher, Klaus Søndergaard, Ellen Margrethe Hauge Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research