| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8659509 | European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Aortic aneurysm calcification, in either the thoracic or the abdominal territory, is significantly associated with both higher overall and cardiovascular mortality. Calcium scoring, rapidly derived from routine CT scans, may help identify high risk patients for treatment to reduce risk.
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Authors
Mohammed M. Chowdhury, Lukasz P. ZieliÅski, James J. Sun, Simon Lambracos, Jonathan R. Boyle, Seamus C. Harrison, James H.F. Rudd, Patrick A. Coughlin,