Coronary Calcium Score Independent Predictor of All-Cause Mortality
Graph shows risk-adjusted all-cause survival estimates according to calcium score subsets. Even after adjustment, survival rate is proportionally worse as the baseline calcium score increases.Adapted from Shaw LJ et al. Graph shows risk-adjusted all-cause sur vival estimates accord i ng to calcium score subsets. Even after adjustment, survival rate is proportionally worse as the baseline calcium score increases. Radiology, 2003;228:826–833. With permission from RSNA.
High CAC Score Better Predictor of Poor Outcome Than Presence of Ischemia
CAC, coronary artery calcium; MI, myocardial ischemia.Adapted from Schenker MP et al. Interrelation of coronary calcification, myocardial ischemia, and outcomes in patients with intermediate likelihood of coronary artery disease: a combined positron emission tomography/computed tomography study. Circulation. 2008;117(13):1693–1700. With permission from American Heart Association.