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Artificial intelligence in coronary artery calcium score: rationale, different approaches, and outcomes
Almost 35 years after its introduction, coronary artery calcium score (CACS) not only survived technological advances but became one of the...
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Multislice CT coronary angiography and coronary artery calcium scoring, correlation with Heart Score
BackgroundCoronary atherosclerosis is the number one leading cause of death. According to estimates, if all primary cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)...
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Predictive value of machine learning algorithm of coronary artery calcium score and clinical factors for obstructive coronary artery disease in hypertensive patients
BackgroundThe addition of coronary artery calcium score (CACS) to prediction models has been verified to improve performance. Machine learning (ML)...
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Machine learning–based coronary artery calcium score predicted from clinical variables as a prognostic indicator in patients referred for invasive coronary angiography
ObjectivesUtilising readily available clinical variables, we aimed to develop and validate a novel machine learning (ML) model to predict severe...
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Combination of computed tomography angiography with coronary artery calcium score for improved diagnosis of coronary artery disease: a collaborative meta-analysis of stable chest pain patients referred for invasive coronary angiography
ObjectivesCoronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has higher diagnostic accuracy than coronary artery calcium (CAC) score for detecting...
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Coronary artery calcium quantification technique using dual energy material decomposition: a simulation study
Coronary artery calcification is a significant predictor of cardiovascular disease, with current detection methods like Agatston scoring having...
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Is coronary artery calcium an independent risk factor for white matter hyperintensity?
BackgroundCardiovascular diseases have been considered the primary cause of disability and death worldwide. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is an...
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A meta-analysis comparing the diagnostic performance of computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve and coronary computed tomography angiography at different levels of coronary artery calcium score
ObjectivesThe impact of coronary calcification on the diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) and...
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Impact of deep learning image reconstructions (DLIR) on coronary artery calcium quantification
BackgroundDeep learning image reconstructions (DLIR) have been recently introduced as an alternative to filtered back projection (FBP) and iterative...
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Contemporary attitudes and beliefs on coronary artery calcium from social media using artificial intelligence
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a powerful tool to refine atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk assessment. Despite its growing...
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Feasibility and limitations of deep learning–based coronary calcium scoring in PET-CT: a comparison with coronary calcium score CT
ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the feasibility and limitations of deep learning–based coronary calcium scoring using positron emission...
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Relationship between coronary artery calcium score and bleeding events after percutaneous coronary intervention in chronic coronary syndrome
The relationship between coronary artery calcium (CAC) and bleeding events after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with chronic...
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The correlation between coronary artery, aortic, and mitral valve calcification in patients with coronary atherosclerosis
BackgroundAtherosclerosis is the underlying process causing coronary artery calcification. Pathophysiology of aortic and mitral valve calcification...
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Cardiac troponins and coronary artery calcium score: a systematic review
An early diagnosis of atherosclerosis, particularly in subclinical status, can play a remarkable role in reducing mortality and morbidity. Because of...
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Influence of BMI on virtual coronary artery calcium scoring
PurposeVirtual non-contrast (VNC) coronary artery calcium scoring (CAC) may obviate the need for traditional non-contrast (TNC) CAC. There is no data...
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Application of coronary artery calcium score measurement on coronary CT angiography
ObjectiveTo verify the accuracy and the clinical application of the coronary artery calcium score measurement on coronary CT angiography (CCTA).
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Diffuse refractory coronary artery spasm after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: a case series
BackgroundDiffuse coronary artery spasm after coronary artery bypass grafting may cause disastrous circulatory collapse and death if not detected and...
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Incorporating coronary artery calcium scoring in the prediction of obstructive coronary artery disease with myocardial ischemia: a study with sequential use of coronary computed tomography angiography and positron emission tomography imaging
BackgroundAdditional strategies are needed to refine the referral for diagnostic testing of symptomatic patients with suspected coronary artery...
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Different prognostic significance of coronary artery and aortic valve calcium in patients with chest pain
ObjectivesCoronary artery calcification (CorCa) identifies high cardiovascular risk in the general population. In this setting, aortic valve...
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The estimation of coronary artery calcium thickness by computed tomography angiography based on optical coherence tomography measurements
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is recommended to be the most appropriate modality in assessing calcium thickness, however, it has limitations...
