Clinical indications for coronary artery calcium scoring in asymptomatic patients: Expert consensus statement from the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

This expert consensus statement summarizes the available data regarding the prognostic value of CAC in the asymptomatic population and its ability to refine individual risk prediction, addresses the limitations identified in the current traditional risk factor-based treatment strategies recommended...

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Published in:	Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 157 - 168
Main Authors:	Hecht, Harvey, Blaha, Michael J., Berman, Daniel S., Nasir, Khurram, Budoff, Matthew, Leipsic, Jonathon, Blankstein, Ron, Narula, Jagat, Rumberger, John, Shaw, Leslee J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01.03.2017
Subjects:	Asymptomatic Diseases Cardiovascular Clinical Decision-Making Computed Tomography Angiography - standards Consensus Coronary Angiography - standards Coronary artery calcium scoring in asymptomatic patients Coronary Artery Disease - diagnostic imaging Coronary Artery Disease - therapy Coronary Vessels - diagnostic imaging Decision Support Techniques Humans Predictive Value of Tests Prognosis Risk Factors Severity of Illness Index Vascular Calcification - diagnostic imaging Vascular Calcification - therapy Coronary artery calcium scoring in asymptomatic patients
ISSN:	1934-5925, 1876-861X, 1876-861X
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