The Zero Calcium Score Paradox
JACC: Case Reports(2024)
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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Key words
arterial plaque,coronary artery calcium score,coronary artery disease,coronary atherosclerosis,coronary calcification,CTA coronary angiography
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