Clinical Inquiry: How should we use the coronary artery calcium score to predict cardiovascular risk?

J Fam Pract. 2011 Jun;60(6):368-9.

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).

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / complications
  • Calcinosis / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed