Using Thoracic Artery Calcium Score to Predict Stroke

We are very enthused about the concept presented by Obisesan et al.1 regarding the use of thoracic artery calcium (TAC) as a predictor of stroke mortality. The logic on why aortic atherosclerosis is more closely related (to stroke mortality) than coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores is intriguing – we initially expected it to run in parallel but the explanation they give makes good sense. We also really appreciate the practicality – that it can be done easily with the data already acquired.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - June 17, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Joseph C. Lee, Sushil Allen Luis, Alaa Alghamry Source Type: research