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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Principais autores:	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
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado:	MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:	Applied Sciences
Assuntos:	cardiac computed tomography (CCT) cardiovascular (CV) risk coronary artery calcium (CAC) score epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) coronary atherosclerosis
Acceso en liña:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/1/241
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