Does coronary artery calcium score influence myocardial contraction?

EchocardiographyVolume 41, Issue 4 e15796 COMMENTARY Does coronary artery calcium score influence myocardial contraction? Luciano Agati MD, Corresponding Author Luciano Agati MD [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0003-3186-1797 Department of Cardiology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Correspondence Luciano Agati, Department of Cardiology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author Luciano Agati MD, Corresponding Author Luciano Agati MD [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0003-3186-1797 Department of Cardiology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Correspondence Luciano Agati, Department of Cardiology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 28 March 2024 https://doi.org/10.1111/echo.15796Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Graphical Abstract REFERENCES 1Moschovitis A, Cook S, Meier B. Percutaneous coronary interventions in Europe in 2006. EuroIntervention. 2010; 6: 189-194. 10.4244/EIJV6I2A31 PubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 2Patel MR, Peterson ED, Dai D, et al. Low diagnostic yield of elective coronary angiography. 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