The study highlights unexplained ethnic differences in coronary calcification, emphasizing the need for further research into underlying mechanisms and predictive value.
We observed ethnic differences in the presence and quantity of coronary calcification that were not explained by coronary risk factors. Identification of the mechanism underlying these differences would further our understanding of the pathophysiology of coronary calcification and its clinical significance. Data on the predictive value of coronary calcium in different ethnic groups are needed.
Bild et al. (2005) studied this question.