Ghazal R, Bawa D, Ahmed A, Lakkireddy D, Singh V. The Zero Calcium Score Paradox.
JACC Case Rep 2024;
29:102233. [PMID:
38464800 PMCID:
PMC10920137 DOI:
10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102233]
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Abstract
Our study presents a case of angina with a zero calcium score yet severe coronary stenosis from noncalcified plaque. We highlight the limitation of otherwise prognostically powerful coronary calcium score as a singular predictive tool especially when used in symptomatic patients.
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