Coronary artery calcification distribution and progression in over 70 000 asymptomatic individuals: implications for assessment intervals and optimal testing age
In a large Korean cohort of over 70 000 asymptomatic adults, most had baseline CAC = 0, indicating low subclinical atherosclerosis. Significant calcification (CAC > 100) was rare within 5-6 years, with only 4% exceeding 100 by 10 years, even among older subgroups.
Authors
- Mi Yeon Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2119-9226)
- Eun‐Jung Rhee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6108-7758)
- Jong‐Young Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0092-9958)
- Da-Eun Sung
- Ki‐Chul Sung
Institutions
- Samsung Medical Center (KR)
- Kangbuk Samsung Hospital (KR)
- Sungkyunkwan University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjci/jeaf100
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.36