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Predictive Value of Coronary Artery Calcium Score From Nongated Chest CT Scans Compared With Gated Scans and Incidence of Cardiovascular Events.
Circulation·July 28, 2026·PMID 42507772
Why it mattersIncidental CAC on nongated chest CTs—commonly performed for noncardiac indications—provides prognostic information comparable to dedicated gated scans. Leveraging these existing scans can expand risk assessment without additional radiation or cost, aligning with recent guidelines endorsing their use for guiding lipid-lowering therapy.
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