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Retinal Imaging Model Aids CAD Detection

Fundus-based model showed moderate-to-good accuracy and improved performance when combined with clinical risk factors in a high-risk cohort

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A model utilizing retinal imaging demonstrated moderate-to-good effectiveness in detecting coronary artery disease (CAD), especially when integrated with clinical risk factors. In a study of 417 patients who underwent coronary angiography, the combined analysis showed an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) of 0.802. Key predictors included retinal features such as fractal dimension and vessel density alongside clinical factors like dyslipidemia. Despite promising results, limitations in study design may affect generalizability.

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Retinal Imaging Model Aids CAD Detection

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • April 17, 2026

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