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
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
heart failure