Over half of the 800 patients evaluated presented with measurable coronary calcification, primarily among those aged 45-84 years with hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia.
Observational (n=800)
No
Does coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring correlate with arteriosclerotic disease progression in patients aged 21 years and older?
Coronary artery calcium scoring is a valuable noninvasive tool for the early detection of subclinical atherosclerosis, particularly in middle-aged to older adults with cardiovascular risk factors.
Objectives/Goals: This study evaluates the correlation between coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores and arteriosclerotic disease progression, determining if CAC scoring can predict high-risk individuals and guide early interventions to improve cardiovascular outcomes and disease prevention. Methods/Study Population: The retrospective descriptive study analyzed 800 coronary calcium scoring (CCS) reports to evaluate patterns of CAC scores and their relationship to arteriosclerotic disease progression. Data were collected from the Hospital Cardiovascular de Puerto Rico, focusing on CCS reports generated in 2024. The study population included patients aged 21 years and older who underwent CAC scoring during 2024. Instruments included radiology reports containing CAC scores and medical records detailing patient demographics, clinical history, and outcomes. Descriptive and correlation analyses were performed to explore associations between CAC scores and arteriosclerotic disease. Results/Anticipated Results: Preliminary findings from 800 CCS reports revealed that over half of the participants presented measurable coronary calcification, mainly among those aged 45–84 years with hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia. These results highlight the importance of CAC scoring as a noninvasive, cost-effective tool for early detection of subclinical atherosclerosis, enabling timely intervention and improved cardiovascular risk assessment. The study underscores its value in guiding prevention strategies and reducing disease burden. Discussion/Significance of Impact: This study highlights the calcium score as a precise, noninvasive tool for early detection of cardiovascular disease. It improves risk prediction and guides timely, targeted interventions to prevent complications and support effective, evidence-based cardiovascular prevention strategies.
Torres et al. (Wed,) conducted a observational in Coronary artery disease (arteriosclerosis) (n=800). Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring was evaluated on Measurable coronary calcification. Over half of the 800 patients evaluated presented with measurable coronary calcification, primarily among those aged 45-84 years with hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia.
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