masterThesis
Puntuación de calcio coronario y presencia de estenosis significativas en arterias coronarias detectadas por angiografía multidetectores
Fecha
2010Registro en:
TEME 0007 2010
Autor
Lozano Ruiz, Carlos Andrés
Institución
Resumen
Background: Quantification of coronary artery calcium has been previously studied as a predictor of
coronary events; however, the association between this parameter and the appearance of stenotic
coronary lesions remains uncertain. Methods: We reviewed the multidetector coronary angiography
studies of 207 asymptomatic patients as well as the quantification of coronary artery calcium performed
by Agatston method. We tested for statistical association between these two using chi-squared and
Pearson tests. Results: Our tests showed a positive and significant association between quantification of
coronary artery calcium and the appearance of stenotic lesions. This association was independent of
anatomic localization. Discussion: In asymptomatic patients, quantification of coronary artery calcium
and the appearance of stenotic lesions are correlated. This association might be relevant in the design or
implementation of screening methods for coronary disease.