Does assessing coronary artery calcification on pulmonary CT angiography predict acute coronary syndrome in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism?
Routine reporting of coronary artery calcification on pulmonary CT angiography can aid in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, particularly in younger patients and those without pulmonary embolism.
CAC is often not reported in pulmonary CT angiography studies. CAC is a significant predictor of ACS particularly in younger patients, patients without PTE, and those without cardiometabolic risk factors. Especially in these subgroups, radiologists should assess CAC findings.
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