Opportunistic Screening for Coronary Artery Disease: An Untapped Population Health Resource

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. At risk asymptomatic adults are eligible for screening with EKG-gated coronary artery calcium (CAC) CT, which aids in risk stratification and management decision-making. Incidental CAC (iCAC) is easily quantified on chest CT in patients imaged for noncardiac indications; however, radiologists do not routinely report the finding.
Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research