Coronary risk assessment using traditional risk factors with computed tomography coronary artery calcium scoring: Illustrative cases.

Edmund Kenneth KerutRenee HebertMichael E HallMichael C TurnerMichael R McMullan

Published in: Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) (2018)

A patient's coronary artery calcium score (CACS) is a strong independent predictor of cardiovascular risk. Used in conjunction with traditional measures of risk, the CACS helps the clinician discuss cardiovascular (CV) risk and recommend therapies with the patient. We present several cases in which measurement of the CACS and traditional risk factors were used to help guide the clinician-patient conversation and guide therapies.

Keyphrases

coronary artery
risk factors
computed tomography
risk assessment
case report
pulmonary artery
coronary artery disease
magnetic resonance imaging
heart failure
heavy metals
contrast enhanced
pulmonary arterial hypertension
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