Coronary arteries are small blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. Calcification in the coronary arteries is an early sign of coronary artery disease.

Coronary artery calcification is an early sign of coronary artery disease, when plaque builds up in the artery wall. Over time, plaque can harden or rupture, narrowing the coronary arteries and reducing blood flow to the heart, causing chest pain or discomfort, or even a heart attack. Coronary CT angiography is an effective diagnostic tool for diagnosing coronary artery calcification.

Coronary artery calcification is a warning sign of coronary artery disease. CT scan to assess coronary artery calcification is a modern technique that allows the detection of calcifications on the coronary artery wall. The CT scan procedure to assess coronary artery calcification is simple, does not inject contrast agents, and is non-invasive.

Coronary CT angiography with calcium scoring allows the detection of coronary artery calcifications to detect early the risk of myocardial ischemia in patients. Doctors can then calculate the 10-year risk to decide who in this group needs treatment.

Can we use chest radiographs to identify underlying coronary artery disease? According to a study published in the journal Cardiothoracic Imaging, artificial intelligence (AI) can identify this.