Why the study?
Does incidental coronary artery calcification on chest CT predict stroke and mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Does incidental coronary artery calcification on chest CT predict stroke and mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Incidental coronary artery calcification on chest CT is an independent predictor of stroke and mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Patients with AF and incidental CAC depicted on chest CT have an increased risk of stroke and mortality beyond established risk factors.
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