Predictive values of Framingham risk and coronary artery calcium scores in the detection of obstructive CAD in patients with normal SPECT

Angiology. 2012 May;63(4):275-81. doi: 10.1177/0003319711415392. Epub 2011 Aug 25.

Abstract

A subgroup of patients with normal stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) have obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) on coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA). A retrospective study was performed to identify factors associated with obstructive CAD in patients with normal MPI. Bivariate differences between patients with obstructive (>50% stenosis) and nonobstructive (<50% stenosis) CAD were assessed. Of the 105 patients with normal MPI, 42 (40%) had obstructive CAD on CCTA. After a multivariable logistic regression analysis increased Framingham risk scores ([FRS] ≥10%) and coronary artery calcium scores ([CACS] >100 Agatston Units [AU]) were independently associated with obstructive CAD (P = .006 and P < .0001, respectively). Patients with normal MPI had 13 times and 98 times higher odds of having obstructive CAD if they had a FRS ≥10% versus <10% and CACS >100 AU versus ≤100 AU, respectively. Increased FRS and CACS may stratify patients who may benefit from further evaluation for significant CAD despite normal MPI.

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / diagnosis*
  • Calcium / analysis*
  • Coronary Angiography / methods*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging / methods*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Calcium