Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8661188 | IJC Heart & Vasculature | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
CAC was commonly detected on chest CT studies in this observational study of breast cancer patients at high risk of cardiac oncology events. The presence of CAC was often not reported clinically but reporting rates have increased over time. Recent SCCT/STR guidelines recommend reporting the presence of CAC on routine chest CT scans in recognition of the importance of CAC as a predictor of cardiovascular events. Reporting of CAC on chest CTs may help to further risk stratify breast cancer patients and improve cardiovascular outcomes in this vulnerable population.
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Authors
William J. Phillips, Christopher Johnson, Angeline Law, Michele Turek, Alex R. Small, Joao R. Inacio, Susan Dent, Terrence Ruddy, Rob S. Beanlands, Benjamin J.W. Chow, Gary R. Small,