Coronary artery calcification in COVID-19 patients: an imaging biomarker for adverse clinical outcomes

Recent studies have demonstrated a complex interplay between comorbid cardiovascular disease, COVID-19 pathophysiology, and poor clinical outcomes. Coronary artery calcification (CAC) may therefore aid in risk stratification of COVID-19 patients.

Source: Clinical Imaging - February 10, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Yogesh Sean Gupta, Mark Finkelstein, Sayan Manna, Danielle Toussie, Adam Bernheim, Brent P. Little, Jose Concepcion, Samuel Z. Maron, Adam Jacobi, Michael Chung, Nina Kukar, Nicholas Voutsinas, Mario A. Cedillo, Ajit Fernandes, Corey Eber, Zahi A. Fayad, Tags: Cardiothoracic Imaging Source Type: research