Abstract
Background We evaluated the predictive value of traditional Framingham Risk Score (FRS) for subclinical coronary plaque detected by computed tomography coronary angiogram (CTCA) in asymptomatic patients with zero to low coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores. Methods We assessed 167 asymptomatic Taiwanese patients (mean age, 57 ± 11.2 years) who underwent CTCA as part of a health check-up evaluation, and examined the association between FRS, serum biomarkers, and coronary plaque assessed by CTCA. Results Of 127 patients with CAC scores between p p Conclusion FRS could be helpful for physicians in assessing coronary artery disease risk for more targeted therapy among patients with zero to low CAC scores.
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