1) To describe the pathologic basis for calcified coronary plaque as part of advanced atheromatous plaque in the coronary arteries. 2) Review the evidence on how the CT coronary artery calcium score is an independent and powerful predictor of cardiovascular deaths and myocardial infarction in men, women and minority groups. 3) Discuss how the CT coronary artery calcium score can be integrated into the 2014 prevention guidelines as a tool to reduce deaths from heart disease.
Carr, J,
Calcium Scoring. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
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