coronary artery calcium

Networked dots in the shape of a brain
February 13, 2020

Algorithm helps improve coronary calcium detection

A new algorithm for artificial intelligence-assisted calcium scoring can accurately determine cardiovascular risk across a range of CT scans and in a racially diverse population.

By Bill Snyder
February 8, 2017

Study shows presence of any calcified plaque significantly raises risk of heart disease for people under age 50

A major report led by Vanderbilt investigators found that the mere presence of even a small amount of calcified coronary plaque, more commonly referred to as coronary artery calcium (CAC), in people under age 50 — even small amounts — was strongly associated with increased risk of developing clinical coronary heart disease over the ensuing decade.

By VUMC News and Communications