Differences in prevalence and extent of coronary artery calcium detected by ultrafast computed tomography in asymptomatic men and women

摘要: Abstract Coronary artery calcium is a marker of atherosclerosis in asymptomatic subjects. Ultrafast ® computed tomography (CT) can detect and quantify coronary calcium, simply noninvasively, with greater sensitivity than other techniques. The prevalence extent large population men women were measured compared. studies performed an 1,396 male 502 female subjects (age range 14 to 88 years). the distribution total scores (which reflect amount present) determined compared for at 5- 10-year intervals. was half that men, until age 60 years when difference diminished. mean score distributions between ages 40 69 virtually identical those 50 79. quantitative data obtained by CT showed very close agreement autopsy calcium. sensitive technique measure both women. differences appear be parallel observed clinical incidence disease may have impact on treatment because it used provide objective evidence atherosclerosis.