The Added Value of a High CT Coronary Artery Calcium Score in the Management of Patients Presenting with Acute Chest Pain vs. Stable Chest Pain.

Rafael HitterAmir OrlevItshak Amsalem Nir LeviTalya WolakRivka FarkashNaama BogotMichael GliksonArik Wolak

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular development and disease (2022)

A high CACS is more associated with severe CAD in patients presenting with ACP than SCP. The findings suggest that the CACS could impact the management of patients during the scan.

Keyphrases

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