Currently, there are few available data regarding a possible role for subclinical atherosclerosis as a risk factor for mortality in Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) patients. We used coronary artery calcium (CAC) score derived from chest computed tomography (CT) scan to assess the in-hospital prognostic role of CAC in patients affected by COVID-19 pneumonia.

In-hospital prognostic role of coronary atherosclerotic burden in COVID-19 patients

Stefanini, Giulio G;Chiti, Arturo;Rossi, Alexia
2021-01-01

Abstract

Currently, there are few available data regarding a possible role for subclinical atherosclerosis as a risk factor for mortality in Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) patients. We used coronary artery calcium (CAC) score derived from chest computed tomography (CT) scan to assess the in-hospital prognostic role of CAC in patients affected by COVID-19 pneumonia.
2021
Female
Heart Disease Risk Factors
Hospitalization
Humans
Italy
Male
Middle Aged
Predictive Value of Tests
Prognosis
Retrospective Studies
SARS-CoV-2
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Vascular Calcification
COVID-19
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Vessels
Hospital Mortality
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