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ArticleEuropean radiology2023

Coronary computed tomography plaque-based scores predict long-term cardiovascular events.

Thais Pinheiro Lima, Antonildes N Assuncao, Marcio Sommer Bittencourt, Gabriela Liberato, Armin Arbab-Zadeh, Joao A C Lima, Carlos Eduardo Rochitte

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Thais Pinheiro LimaClinical Hospital HCFMUSP, Heart Institute (InCor), University of Sao Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Antonildes N AssuncaoClinical Hospital HCFMUSP, Heart Institute (InCor), University of Sao Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Marcio Sommer BittencourtCenter for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, University Hospital, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Gabriela LiberatoClinical Hospital HCFMUSP, Heart Institute (InCor), University of Sao Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Armin Arbab-ZadehDivision of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital and School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Joao A C LimaDivision of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital and School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Carlos Eduardo RochitteClinical Hospital HCFMUSP, Heart Institute (InCor), University of Sao Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. rochitte@incor.usp.br.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4505-3344
Universidade de São Paulo · BRJohns Hopkins University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesCoronary computed tomography angiography (coronary CTA) scores based on luminal obstruction, plaque burden, and characteristics are used for prognostication in coronary artery disease (CAD), such as segmental stenosis and plaque extent involvement and Gensini and Leaman scores. The use of coronary CTA scores for the long-term prognosis remains not completely defined. We sought to evaluate the long-term prognosis of CTA scores for cardiovascular events in symptomatic patients with suspected CAD.

methodsThe presence and extent of CAD were evaluated by coronary CTA in patients from two multicenter prospective studies, which were classified according to several coronary CTA scores. The primary endpoint was major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Two hundred and twenty-two patients were followed up for a median of 6.8 (6.3-9.1) years, and 73 patients met the composite endpoints of MACE.

resultsCompared to the clinical prediction model, the highest model improvement was observed when added obstructive CAD. After adjustment for the presence of obstructive CAD, the segment involvement score for non-calcified plaque (SIS

conclusionsCoronary CTA plaque-based scores provide incremental long-term prognostic value for up to 7 years. Among patients with obstructive CAD, the presence of extensive non-calcified disease (> 3 coronary segments) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk for late events independently of the presence of obstructive CAD. KEY POINTS: • Coronary CTA plaque-based scores are long-term prognostic markers in patients with stable CAD. • Besides obstructive CAD, the segment involvement score of non-calcified disease of 3 or more independently increased the risk of cardiovascular events.

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Coronary Artery DiseasePlaque, AtheroscleroticComputed Tomography AngiographyCoronary AngiographyHumansModels, StatisticalPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedComputed tomography angiographyCoronary artery diseasePrognosisRisk factors

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