The incremental value of coronary artery calcium scores to myocardial single photon emission computer tomography in risk assessment

Hacker, Marcus; Becker, Christoph R.

doi:10.1007/s12350-011-9384-x

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“…74 Performance of a CT CACS may lead to further testing and increased radiation exposure. [75][76][77][78] For a CACS >400 there is a IIb recommendation for myocardial perfusion imaging. 77,79 Also, lung nodules are frequently found.…”

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Coronary risk assessment using traditional risk factors with CT coronary artery calcium scoring in clinical practice

Kerut

Hall

Turner³

et al. 2018

Echocardiography

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As coronary artery calcium (CAC) is atherosclerosis and not just a marker of cardiovascular (CV) disease, measurement of a patient's coronary artery calcium score (CACS) is a strong predictor of risk. Clinically performed in asymptomatic patients, the CACS, along with several CV risk factors, namely age, sex, ethnicity, diabetes, tobacco use, family history, cholesterol level, blood pressure, and use of cholesterol or hypertensive medications, provide a predictive model of 10 year risk for CV events. A smartphone "App" makes this quick to obtain and use. This helps the clinician in making recommendations for both lifestyle changes and statin therapy. Those patients in which the most benefit occur from measurement of a CACS are those at an intermediate CV risk. Measurement of the CACS has become an integral part of the clinician's assessment of a patient's CV risk and for guiding preventative therapies.

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“…[75][76][77][78] For a CACS >400 there is a IIb recommendation for myocardial perfusion imaging. 77,79 Also, lung nodules are frequently found. Radiologic follow-up is recommended using the Fleischner guidelines.…”

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Coronary risk assessment using traditional risk factors with CT coronary artery calcium scoring in clinical practice

Kerut

Hall

Turner³

et al. 2018

Echocardiography

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“…Because of the CACS result, a Bruce protocol myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) stress test was performed to evaluate for coronary ischemia. For a CACS > 400 there is a IIb recommendation for MPI stress testing . He completed 8.5 METS of a standard Bruce protocol having no ST changes and no chest pain.…”

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“…Because of these results, diagnostic coronary angiography was performed (Figure B). With severe distal LMCA disease found, the patient underwent multivessel coronary artery bypass surgery . Postoperatively, he has adhered to lifestyle changes with smoking cessation and improved diet.…”

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Coronary risk assessment using traditional risk factors with computed tomography coronary artery calcium scoring: Illustrative cases

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A patient's coronary artery calcium score (CACS) is a strong independent predictor of cardiovascular risk. Used in conjunction with traditional measures of risk, the CACS helps the clinician discuss cardiovascular (CV) risk and recommend therapies with the patient. We present several cases in which measurement of the CACS and traditional risk factors were used to help guide the clinician-patient conversation and guide therapies.

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Coronary Atherosclerosis in Masters Athletes: Mechanisms and Implications for Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Fernández

Chaudhry

Thompson

2019

Curr Treat Options Cardio Med

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The incremental value of coronary artery calcium scores to myocardial single photon emission computer tomography in risk assessment

Cited by 20 publications

References 66 publications

Coronary risk assessment using traditional risk factors with CT coronary artery calcium scoring in clinical practice

Coronary risk assessment using traditional risk factors with CT coronary artery calcium scoring in clinical practice

Coronary risk assessment using traditional risk factors with computed tomography coronary artery calcium scoring: Illustrative cases

Coronary Atherosclerosis in Masters Athletes: Mechanisms and Implications for Cardiovascular Disease Risk

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