NIH R01 · 2024
PROJECT ABSTRACT Heart disease is extremely prevalent, with about one in every four deaths (in the US) being attributed to heart disease. Early detection of cardiovascular events, especially before patients become symptomatic, has immense impact in preventive healthcare, reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease. Coronary artery calcification (CAC), a strong predictor for future cardiovascular events, is a component of atherosclerotic plaque buildup in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, leading to coronary artery disease (CAD). Identification of CAC is clinically important because it is used for cardiovascular risk and therapy decision making.…
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