Title: Do we have sufficient data to use nongated CT for cardiovascular risk stratification?
Abstract: We have read the article by Dr. Takx and his collaborators 1 Takx R.A. Isgum I. Willemink M.J. et al. Quantification of coronary artery calcium in nongated CT to predict cardiovascular events in male lung cancer screening participants: results of the NELSON study. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2015; 9: 50-57 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (42) Google Scholar with enthusiasm. The results obtained reinforce the importance of the Agatston calcium score as a marker of cardiovascular risk, even with the use of non-ECG-gated tomographs. Quantification of coronary artery calcium in nongated CT to predict cardiovascular events in male lung cancer screening participants: Results of the NELSON studyJournal of Cardiovascular Computed TomographyVol. 9Issue 1PreviewTo evaluate the incremental prognostic value of the number and maximum volume of coronary artery calcifications over modified Agatston score strata, age, pack-years, and smoking status for predicting cardiovascular events. Full-Text PDF
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-11-01
Language: en
Type: letter
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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