Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Br J Radiol. 2020 Sep 1;93(1113):20190880. doi: 10.1259/bjr.20190880. Epub 2020 Feb 6.
The aim of this review is to provide clinicians with an overview of the role of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring across the spectrum ranging from asymptomatic individuals to chronic chest pain patients. We will briefly introduce the technical background of CAC scoring, summarize the major guidelines per type of patient at risk and discuss latest research with respect to CAC. Finally, the reader should be able to determine when CAC scoring is indicated or may be of added value.
本文旨在为临床医生提供从无症状个体到慢性胸痛患者的冠状动脉钙化 (CAC) 评分作用概述。我们将简要介绍 CAC 评分的技术背景,总结每类风险患者的主要指南,并讨论 CAC 的最新研究。最后,读者应该能够确定何时需要 CAC 评分或可能具有附加价值。