July 19, 2019Open Access
Association of Coronary Artery Calcium With Long-term, Cause-Specific Mortality Among Young Adults
Structured PICO
Are elevated coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores associated with higher rates of long-term CHD and CVD mortality in young adults?
P
Population
Young adults undergoing coronary artery calcium (CAC) testing for clinical indications
I
Intervention
Elevated coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores
C
Comparator
Absence of CAC or lower CAC scores
O
Outcome
Long-term cause-specific mortality (CHD and CVD mortality)hard clinical
Elevated coronary artery calcium scores in young adults are associated with significantly higher rates of CHD and CVD mortality, suggesting potential utility for clinical decision-making in select high-risk individuals.
Abstract
In a large sample of young adults undergoing CAC testing for clinical indications, 34.4% had CAC, and those with elevated CAC scores had significantly higher rates of CHD and CVD mortality. Coronary artery calcium may have potential utility for clinical decision-making among select young adults at elevated risk of cardiovascular disease.