Mixed plaque on coronary CT angiography predicts atherosclerotic events in asymptomatic intermediate-risk individuals.

Josephine WarrenAndris EllimsJason E BloomNigel SutherlandPhilip LewHelen KavnoudiasSarang PaleriDion StubAndrew Taylor

Published in: Open heart (2024)

The presence and burden of mixed plaque on CCTA is associated with an increased risk of long-term MACE among asymptomatic intermediate-risk patients and is a superior predictor to CAC score.

Keyphrases

coronary artery disease
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
coronary artery
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
heart failure
risk factors
atrial fibrillation