| Beyond traditional risk factor analysis for coronary artery disease: the case for coronary artery calcium assessment with electron beam computed tomography. | |
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PMID: 11986549 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Coronary artery disease is often asymptomatic, leading to inefficient detection. Although coronary artery disease is associated with multiple risk factors, better methods for detection are needed. The quantity of coronary artery calcium as detected with electron beam computed tomography is indicative of plaque mass, and the likelihood of coronary obstruction and future coronary events is independent of other risk factors. Screening for coronary artery disease with electron beam computed tomography offers a complimentary way of detecting early atherosclerosis in asymptomatic patients. |
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Authors:
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Yadon Arad |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Preventive cardiology Volume: 5 ISSN: 1520-037X ISO Abbreviation: Prev Cardiol Publication Date: 2002 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-05-02 Completed Date: 2002-06-19 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9813731 Medline TA: Prev Cardiol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 62-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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(c)2002 CHF, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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Section of Preventive Cardiology, St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, NY 11576, USA. |
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Arteries
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pathology Calcinosis / complications, diagnosis, epidemiology Coronary Angiography Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis*, epidemiology, etiology* Coronary Vessels / pathology Humans Predictive Value of Tests Risk Assessment Risk Factors Sensitivity and Specificity Tomography, X-Ray Computed* |
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