Why the study?
Is a higher coronary calcium score associated with enlarged left atrium and pulmonary veins in patients undergoing MDCT?
Is a higher coronary calcium score associated with enlarged left atrium and pulmonary veins in patients undergoing MDCT?
High coronary calcium scores are associated with enlarged left atrium, left atrial appendage, and pulmonary veins, suggesting a potential anatomical link between coronary atherosclerosis and the genesis of atrial fibrillation.
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May link coronary calcium to LA remodeling in AF; hypothesis-generating and should not change practice.
Pan et al. (2008) studied this question.
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