Abnormal or very abnormal coronary CT screening results

1. Hispanic ethnicity is associated with abnormal or very abnormal coronary CT screening results in humans (51.0% versus 57.8%).

   “and in Hispanic than non Hispanic participants (51.0% vs 57.8%).”

   HumansHispanic versus non-Hispanic participants

   Results of a Community-Based Coronary CT Angiography Screening in Asymptomatic Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: The Broward County Heart Project

   medRxiv·14 Oct 2026Preprint

1. Black race is associated with abnormal or very abnormal coronary CT screening results in humans (38.9% versus 58.6%; hospital-adjusted OR 0.45, 95% CI 0.38–0.54).

   “Rates were lower in Black than White participants (38.9% vs 58.6%; hospital adjusted OR, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.38 to 0.54)”

   HumansBlack versus White participants; hospital-adjusted comparison

   Results of a Community-Based Coronary CT Angiography Screening in Asymptomatic Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: The Broward County Heart Project

   medRxiv·14 Oct 2026Preprint

1. Male sex is associated with abnormal or very abnormal coronary CT screening results in humans (68.9% versus 39.8%; OR 3.36, 95% CI 3.05–3.71).

   “was higher in men than women (68.9% vs 39.8%; odds ratio [OR], 3.36; 95% CI, 3.05 to 3.71).”

   HumansInsured, asymptomatic adults with cardiovascular risk factorsmen versus womens

   Results of a Community-Based Coronary CT Angiography Screening in Asymptomatic Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: The Broward County Heart Project

   medRxiv·14 Oct 2026Preprint

1. Older age is associated with abnormal or very abnormal coronary CT screening results in humans (39.3% at 45–55 years versus 78.5% at 71 or older).

   “The proportion rose from 39.3% at 45 to 55 years to 78.5% at 71 or older (trend P<0.001)”

   HumansInsured, asymptomatic adults with cardiovascular risk factors

   Results of a Community-Based Coronary CT Angiography Screening in Asymptomatic Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: The Broward County Heart Project

   medRxiv·14 Oct 2026Preprint

1. Coronary ct angiography screening is associated with abnormal or very abnormal coronary CT screening results in humans (56.8% (95% CI, 55.7% to 58.0%) abnormal or very abnormal).

   “56.8% (95% CI, 55.7% to 58.0%) had abnormal or very abnormal results.”

   HumansInsured, asymptomatic residents with at least one cardiovascular risk factorn = 7,135

   Results of a Community-Based Coronary CT Angiography Screening in Asymptomatic Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: The Broward County Heart Project

   medRxiv·14 Oct 2026Preprint

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