Tag: CAC scoring
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CAC Thresholds for Obstructive CAD May Differ by Sex, Study Finds
Overview: Can CAC scores predict obstructive CAD differently for men and women? Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring has emerged as a noninvasive tool to help stratify the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). A recent retrospective study examined whether CAC thresholds that predict obstructive CAD vary between women and men who present with symptoms. The…
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Sex-Specific CAC Thresholds May Predict Obstructive CAD, Study Finds
Understanding CAC and Obstructive CAD Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring is a widely used, noninvasive test that measures calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. While CAC can help assess a patient’s risk of heart disease in general, its role in predicting obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) among those with chest pain or other symptoms is…