A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Breast Arterial Calcification and Its Association With Cardiovascular Disease and All-Cause Mortality

Key Points

• Breast arterial calcification significantly correlates with increased cardiovascular disease risk and higher all-cause mortality rates.
• The analysis included data on over 5,000 individuals, showing a clear link to adverse health outcomes.
• Systematic review and meta-analysis methodologies strengthened the findings by synthesizing results from multiple studies.
• These findings highlight the need for routine screening of breast arterial calcification to mitigate potential health risks.