Incidental Coronary Artery Calcium on Breast Radiation Therapy Planning Scans Identifies Patients for Cardiac Preventive Therapy

Conclusion: Observation of incidental CAC on breast radiation-planning CT scans identified patients who could benefit from cardiac-related preventive strategies. By increasing attention, awareness, and reporting of incidental CAC visible on CT sims, radiation oncologists may fulfill a unique role to bridge a potential gap in cardiovascular preventive medicine.
Source: American Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Original Articles: Breast Source Type: research