CORONARY ARTERY CALCIUM SCORES FOR ATHEROSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK STRATIFICATION IN SMOKERS: MULTI-ETHNIC STUDY OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS

Introduction: Screening for lung cancer with low-dose computer tomography (LDCT) is recommended for a specified group of cigarette smokers. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) can be obtained from these LDCT scans. The utility of CAC for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk stratification remains unclear in this high-risk group. We assess this potential in smokers, especially those eligible for LDCT lung cancer screening.

Grantor dc:publisher

Wake Forest University

Year dc:date.issued

2017

Author dc:creator

• Leigh, John Adam

• Cardiovascular Risk

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10339/86337

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:wakespace.lib.wfu.edu:10339/86337