Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 30, 2026

Identifying Coronary Artery Calcification on Non-gated Computed Tomography Scans
Published on: August 28, 2018
[Coronary plaque evaluated by coronary CT(Including aortic valve calcification).]
1Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
Abstract:
Advances in CT scan revealed that the presence of calcified plaque by coronary CT and aortic calcification and aortic valve calcification by aortic CT are related to subsequent cardiovascular events. In particular, coronary calcification has many evidence related to cardiovascular events as a surrogate marker of plaque in atherosclerotic coronary arteries. From now on, by identifying atherosclerosis by calcium scanning with CT, it is necessary to consider drug treatment and lifestyle improvement, etc. for prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Related Concept Videos
Coronary Circulation
Coronary circulation begins at the base of the aorta, where two main arteries arise—the left and right coronary arteries. These arteries encircle the heart in the coronary sulcus and supply the...
Coronary Artery Disease I: Introduction
Coronary Artery Disease II: Pathophysiology
Acute Coronary Syndrome I: Introduction
Acute Coronary Syndrome V: Nursing Management
Coronary Artery Disease V: Interprofessional Care

