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Published on: August 28, 2018

[Progression of coronary sclerosis demonstrated by repeated coronarography. Experience with 80 cases]

T Moccetti, P Lichtlen

    Minerva Medica
    |December 29, 1976
    PubMed

    Insights

    Coronary artery disease progression was observed in half of patients over 19 months. Obesity was linked to increased coronary sclerosis progression, but initial lesion severity and other risk factors showed no correlation.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality.
    • Understanding the progression of CAD is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the progression of coronary sclerosis and left ventricular lesions.
    • To identify factors associated with the progression of coronary artery disease.

    Main Methods:

    • Serial coronary and left ventricular angiography performed on 84 patients over 19 months.
    • Analysis of clinical data and risk factors including angina pectoris, myocardial infarct, cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes.

    Main Results:

    • Progression of coronary sclerosis was observed in 42 patients (50%).
    • Progression of ventricular lesions was noted in 7 patients (8.3%).
    • Obesity was significantly associated with coronary sclerosis progression; other risk factors showed no significant correlation.

    Conclusions:

    • Coronary artery disease progression is common over a 19-month period.
    • Obesity is a significant risk factor for coronary sclerosis progression.
    • Initial coronary lesion characteristics and common risk factors do not reliably predict disease progression.

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