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DSCT coronary imaging: Clinical case #I3

A 76-year-old man presented with thoracic pain at exercise. There are several risk factors including family history, dyslipidemia, diabetes and smoking stopped over 20 years. The patient was unable to exercise.
DSCT coronary angiography was performed at a mean heart rate of 41 bpm, a pitch of 0,25 and scan time of 11,5 seconds.

Question n° 1/3

What is the risk factor of coronary artery disease taken in consideration the quantitative calcium scores?


Very low, generally less than 5%
Very unlikely, less than 10%
Mild or minimal coronary narrowings likely
Mild coronary artery disease highly likely, significant narrowings possible
High likelihood of at least one significant coronary narrowing







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Author(s)
O. Ghekiere, MD, X. Hamoir, MD, D. Hoa, MD, A. Micheau, MD, et al.
Last modification
11 / 23 / 2007