The Medical Journal of Malaysia
Zero calcium scores missed plaque in Malaysian patients
Among patients with zero calcium scores, 23.9% had plaque in their heart arteries on a second type of scan, including 3.5% with obstructive disease.Among patients with zero calcium scores, 23.9% had plaque in their heart arteries on a second type of scan, including 3.5% with obstructive disease.
Cohort · 5,375 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied5,375 asymptomatic patients
What changedAmong patients with a zero calcium score, 23.9% had plaque visible on angiography
The catchThe cohort was selected specifically to study missed plaque, not broader screening populations