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Calcium Score Model Tested in Chest Pain

Investigators compare calcium score–based strategies with universal coronary computed tomography angiography in patients with stable chest pain.

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A multicenter registry analysis indicates that employing a coronary artery calcium score (CACS) weighted clinical likelihood strategy in patients with stable chest pain and low likelihood of coronary artery disease (CAD) can enhance patient classification and minimize unnecessary coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). The study analyzed data from 19,682 participants, revealing significant differences in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) rates between referral groups based on CACS. These findings suggest improvements in diagnostic efficacy and a reduction in imaging utilization.

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Calcium Score Model Tested in Chest Pain

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 17, 2026

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