Abstract
Most atherosclerotic lesions are calcified. The degree of calcification is proportional to the severity of atherosclerosis and can be quantified by the CAC score as measured by electron beam computed tomography (EBCT).
MeSH terms
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Calcinosis / complications
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Calcinosis / diagnosis*
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Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis*
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Coronary Artery Disease / etiology*
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Humans
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed