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coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores
Coverage of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores in the Nexus archive.
- Coronary Calcium Scores From Nongated CT Scans Predicted Cardiovascular Risks
A cohort study found that incidental coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores from nongated chest CT scans accurately predicted cardiovascular risks. Patients with moderate nongated CAC scores had significantly higher cardiovascular risks.