Risk factors that predict for presence of clinically significant, noncalcified plaque in younger adults.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

Coronary artery disease Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI:10.1097/MCA.0000000000001495

Aditya Mehta, Felix Thomas, Venkat Manubolu, April Kinninger, Matthew Budoff, Sion K Roy

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Abstract

Objective: Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring may be a useful tool for assessing cardiovascular disease in young adults, particularly in those with risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, or smoking. In this study, we aimed to address the risk factors for developing noncalcified plaque in young adults by assessing total plaque burden.

Methods: A single-center retrospective cohort study was conducted among 1026 consecutive patients aged 18-45 years who underwent CAC scoring and coronary computed tomography (CT) angiograms for clinical indications. CAC scores and total plaque scores (TPS) were calculated using standard scoring protocols. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify independent risk factors of significant, noncalcified plaque in subjects where CAC = 0.

Results: This single-center retrospective cohort study included 1026 patients aged 18-45 years who underwent CAC scoring and coronary CT angiograms for clinical indications. The mean age of the population was 38.8 years old. Sixty-three patients had a CAC score of 0 and a TPS >0. Of the patients with noncalcified plaque burden, 15% had a stenosis >50%, and 10% had a stenosis >70%. The odds of a subject having noncalcified plaque presence and CAC absent were significantly associated with being Hispanic, having diabetes, and having hyperlipidemia.

Conclusion: In young adults aged 18-45 years old, we found diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and being of Hispanic origin to be significantly associated with noncalcified plaque burden.

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Coronary artery disease 医学-外周血管病

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2.50

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0.00%

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190

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6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Coronary Artery Disease welcomes reports of original research with a clinical emphasis, including observational studies, clinical trials, translational research, novel imaging, pharmacology and interventional approaches as well as advances in laboratory research that contribute to the understanding of coronary artery disease. Each issue of Coronary Artery Disease is divided into four areas of focus: Original Research articles, Review in Depth articles by leading experts in the field, Editorials and Images in Coronary Artery Disease. The Editorials will comment on selected original research published in each issue of Coronary Artery Disease, as well as highlight controversies in coronary artery disease understanding and management. Submitted artcles undergo a preliminary review by the editor. Some articles may be returned to authors without further consideration. Those being considered for publication will undergo further assessment and peer-review by the editors and those invited to do so from a reviewer pool.