Pearl of the Day “ Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is often - TopicsExpress



          

Pearl of the Day “ Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is often not reported in pulmonary CT angiography studies. CAC is a significant predictor of acute coronary syndrome particularly in younger patients, patients without pulmonary thromboembolism, and those without cardiometabolic risk factors. Especially in these subgroups, radiologists should assess CAC findings.” Coronary Artery Calcification Is Often Not Reported in Pulmonary CT Angiography in Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: An Opportunity to Improve Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome Johnson C et al. AJR 2014; 202:725-729
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 12:00:08 +0000

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