Breast artery calcium noted on screening mammography is predictive of high risk coronary calcium in asymptomatic women: a case control study.
Conclusions: The presence of breast artery calcium on screening mammography was a strong independent predictor (odds ratio > 22) of high risk coronary artery calcium scores (defined as CAC > 400). The presence of BAC in those with significant CAD risk factors may warrant further evaluation.
PMID: 24220119 [PubMed - in process]
Source: VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten. Journal for Vascular Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Matsumura ME, Maksimik C, Martinez MW, Weiss M, Newcomb J, Harris K, Rossi MA Tags: Vasa Source Type: research
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