Prevalence and clinical implications of coronary artery calcium scoring on non-gated thoracic computed tomography: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Maia Osborne-Grinter,
Adnan Ali,
Michelle C. Williams
Abstract:Objectives
Coronary artery calcifications (CACs) indicate the presence of coronary artery disease. CAC can be found on thoracic computed tomography (CT) conducted for non-cardiac reasons. This systematic review and meta-analysis of non-gated thoracic CT aims to assess the clinical impact and prevalence of CAC.
Methods
Online databases were searched for articles assessing prevalence, demographic characteristics, accuracy and prognosis of incidental CAC on n… Show more
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