Coronary artery calcification is common on nongated chest computed tomography imaging

ConclusionsA high prevalence of coronary calcification was found in non‐gated chest CT scans performed for non‐cardiac indications. In one‐third, coronary calcification was not mentioned in the clinical report when actually present. In this population of patients with cardiac risk factors, standard reporting of the presence of coronary calcification may provide an opportunity for risk factor modification.
Source: Clinical Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research