Beyond the Calcium Score: What Additional Information from a CT Scan Can Assist in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment?

Beyond the Calcium Score: What Additional Information from a CT Scan Can Assist in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment?

Coronary artery disease (CAD) still represents a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Early identification of patients at the highest risk of CAD is crucial to prevent acute adverse events and reduce morbidity and mortality. The coronary artery calcium (CAC) score is a reliable cardiovascular (CV)...

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Main Authors: Federico Bernardini, Martina Gelfusa, Mihail Celeski, Federica Coletti, Annunziata Nusca, Domenico De Stefano, Francesco Piccirillo, Fabio Mangiacapra, Paolo Gallo, Valeria Cammalleri, Nino Cocco, Raffaele Rinaldi, Carlo Cosimo Quattrocchi, Gian Paolo Ussia, Francesco Grigioni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
cardiac computed tomography (CCT)
cardiovascular (CV) risk
coronary artery calcium (CAC) score
epicardial adipose tissue (EAT)
coronary atherosclerosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/1/241

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