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Coronary artery calcium and the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in younger adults: a meta-analysis.

Ayman HaqTejaswi VeeratiEvan Walser-KuntzAli AldujeliMichael TangMichael Miedema
Published in: European journal of preventive cardiology (2024)
In a meta-analysis of younger adults undergoing CAC scoring, a CAC of 1-100 was associated with a higher likelihood of cardiovascular events, while a CAC > 100 was associated with a higher likelihood of cardiovascular events and mortality.
Keyphrases
  • cardiovascular events
  • coronary artery
  • coronary artery disease
  • cardiovascular disease
  • pulmonary artery
  • type diabetes
  • pulmonary arterial hypertension