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Coronary artery calcium score: current status
The coronary artery calcium score plays an Important role In cardiovascular risk stratification, showing a significant association with the medium- or long-term occurrence of major cardiovascular events. Here, we discuss the following: protocols for the acquisition and quantification of the coronary...
| Autores principales: | , , |
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Colégio Brasileiro de Radiologia e Diagnóstico por
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2017
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5487233/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28670030 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0100-3984.2015.0235 |
| Sumario: | The coronary artery calcium score plays an Important role In cardiovascular risk stratification, showing a significant association with the medium- or long-term occurrence of major cardiovascular events. Here, we discuss the following: protocols for the acquisition and quantification of the coronary artery calcium score by multidetector computed tomography; the role of the coronary artery calcium score in coronary risk stratification and its comparison with other clinical scores; its indications, interpretation, and prognosis in asymptomatic patients; and its use in patients who are symptomatic or have diabetes. |
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