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This study evaluates the relationship between coronary artery calcium score and cardiovascular events in patients without coronary artery disease.

May 6, 2026LifeOpen Access

Association of Coronary Artery Calcium Score with Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients Without Known Coronary Artery Disease

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SBSnežana BjelićUniversity of Novi Sad DDDragana DabovićUniversity of Novi Sad TČTeodora ČekićInstitute for Cardiovascular Diseases of Vojvodina

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Retrospective analysis reveals coronary artery calcium score predicts cardiovascular risk in primary prevention populations, highlighting its value alongside traditional models.

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This study evaluates the relationship between coronary artery calcium score and cardiovascular events in patients without coronary artery disease.
Retrospective analysis of patients over 40 with cardiovascular risk factors
Data collected included CACS, ASCVD score, MESA score, cardiovascular risk factors, and medication use
Used computed tomography coronary angiography to assess coronary artery calcium levels
CACS was significantly associated with ASCVD and MESA scores
47% of patients were at intermediate ASCVD risk
CACS showed a borderline association with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)

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Bjelić et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fa97ce04f884e66b531b68 https://doi.org/10.3390/life16050755

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Retrospective analysis reveals coronary artery calcium score predicts cardiovascular risk in primary prevention populations, highlighting its value alongside traditional models.

Association of Coronary Artery Calcium Score with Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients Without Known Coronary Artery Disease

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Association of Coronary Artery Calcium Score with Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients Without Known Coronary Artery Disease

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