Thoracic aortic calcium, cardiovascular disease events, and all-cause mortality in asymptomatic individuals with zero coronary calcium: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA).
AUTHORS
Kim
J ,
Budoff
MJ ,
Nasir
K ,
Wong
ND ,
Yeboah
J ,
Al-Mallah
MH ,
Shea
S ,
Dardari
ZA ,
Blumenthal
RS ,
Blaha
MJ ,
Cainzos-Achirica
M ,
. Atherosclerosis. 2016 12 10; 257(). 1-8
- PMID: 28033543 [PubMed].
ABSTRACT
TAC is associated with incident CVD and all-cause mortality. Nevertheless, the independent 10-year prognostic value of TAC in individuals with CAC = 0 beyond traditional risk factors is not well established.
TAC is associated with incident CVD and all-cause mortality. Nevertheless, the independent 10-year prognostic value of TAC in individuals with CAC = 0 beyond traditional risk factors is not well established.
Tags: Alumni Publications 2016