Tag: obstructive CAD
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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 Offer Clues to Obstructive CAD in Symptomatic Patients
Understanding the Challenge of Obstructive CAD Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. For patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of CAD, noninvasive tools that quickly and accurately stratify risk are invaluable. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring has emerged as a powerful, accessible measure of atherosclerotic burden. A new retrospective…
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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…