Ethnic Differences in Coronary Calcification

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Authors

Diane E. Bild · University of Minnesota

Robert Detrano · University of Washington

Do Peterson · Wake Forest University

Alan D. Guerci · University of Washington

Kiang Liu · University of Washington

Eyal Shahar · Wake Forest University

Pamela Ouyang ·

Abstract

We observed ethnic differences in the presence and quantity of coronary calcification that were not explained by coronary risk factors. Identification of the mechanism underlying these differences would further our understanding of the pathophysiology of coronary calcification and its clinical significance. Data on the predictive value of coronary calcium in different ethnic groups are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 111, Issue 10, pp. 1313-1320

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000157730.94423.4b

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