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: Revathi Balakrishnan, Brian Nguyen, Roy Raad, Robert Donnino, David P. Naidich, Jill E. Jacobs, Harmony R. Reynolds Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research
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