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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Non-gated chest CT scans are standard for lymphoma diagnosis and staging.
  • Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is traditionally assessed via dedicated cardiac CT but is also visible on chest CT.
  • The prognostic value of CAC on non-gated chest CT in lymphoma patients is not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prognostic value of CAC detected on non-gated chest CT in lymphoma patients.
  • To assess the clinical practice patterns regarding the reporting of CAC found on chest CT.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective evaluation of consecutive lymphoma patients undergoing non-gated chest CT.
  • Quantitative (Agatston score) and qualitative (visual) assessment of coronary artery calcification.
  • Statistical analysis adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors and lymphoma stage.

Main Results:

  • Coronary artery calcification was identified in 39% of 57 patients.
  • Moderate or severe CAC independently predicted all-cause mortality (OR 3, p=0.04).
  • Higher Agatston scores correlated with increased mortality, but significant CAC was underreported (4/22 patients).

Conclusions:

  • CAC detected on chest CT in lymphoma patients has prognostic value for mortality.
  • Underreporting of CAC on chest CT represents a missed opportunity for risk stratification and preventive cardiology.
  • Further investigation of CAC on chest CT is warranted for risk modification in lymphoma patients.