SYNTAX and Coronary Artery Calcium Score Predict Atherosclerotic Plaque Formation in the Ascending Aorta

CONCLUSIONS: CAC score and ACS are strongly correlated with the complexity of coronary arteries in CABG patients. The total CAC score (≥ 400 AU) was independently associated with the degree of SS (>37). To prevent MACCE and mortality in CABG patients, we suggest the measurement of CAC score accompanied with ACS using MDCT as a non-invasive method. Highlight points: • Atherosclerotic plaque formation in aorta and coronary arteries are the main risk factors for stroke and infarction in CABG operations. •SYNTAX score value and aortic atherosclerosis levels are directly correlated. •SYNTAX score may predict the complications due to atherosclerosis during heart surgery.PMID:34962468 | DOI:10.1532/hsf.4233

Source: Atherosclerosis - December 28, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ismail Haberal Mehmet Balli Esra Ert ürk Tekin Ayhan Uysal Sadiye Deniz Ozsoy Mehmet Ali Yesiltas Doga ç Oksen Sebnem Batur Hulya Yilmaz Ak Bahar Aydinli Source Type: research