Coronary calcifications and the diagnosis of coronary artery disease
Becker, A.; Knez, A.; Leber, A.; Boekstegers, P.; Steinbeck, G.
MMW Fortschritte der Medizin 146(49): 36-38
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1438-3276 PMID: 15646714 Document Number: 576165
Coronary calcium is a sensitive marker of coronary atherosclerosis, even at an early stage. With the aid of multislice computed tomography, noninvasive visualization of the microcalcification is possible. This enables the identification of asymptomatic patients at risk of developing future cardiovascular disease, and the initiation of effective preventive measures. In addition, in symptomatic patients, CT angiography with calcium scoring is of high negative predictive value in the exclusion of coronary artery disease.
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