January 2024 PMID 38227718

Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications.

Carlotta Onnis, Renu Virmani, Kenji Kawai, Valentina Nardi, Amir Lerman, Filippo Cademartiri, Roberta Scicolone, Alberto Boi, Terenzio Congiu, Gavino Faa, Peter Libby, Luca Saba

Mentions

27
Peak: 20 in Jan 2024
across 4 sources since Jan 2024

Extended reach

438,955
potential audience

Total likes

6,108

Video views

162,171

Mentions per month

Jan 2024 – Jan 2026

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter20 posts
  • News3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Reddit2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reveal a balanced interest in CAC, with posts citing recent publications and imaging innovations, such as advances in CT techniques, to underscore its clinical relevance. The tone ranges from informative to enthusiastic, with some posts emphasizing the ongoing debates about CAC's role in identifying vulnerable plaques, which indicates active engagement and recognition of its potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of CAC and its role in understanding coronary artery disease, with some expressing excitement about recent publications on the topic.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest; many highlight the significance of CAC but also note ongoing debates about its precise role in plaque vulnerability.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific concepts like imaging advancements and research findings, indicating a decent level of engagement beyond superficial sharing.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect recognition of CAC's evolving role in clinical practice and research, suggesting they see it as having a meaningful impact on diagnostics and treatment.

Abstract in brief

  • Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is linked to advanced atherosclerosis and serves as an important marker for the presence, extent, and future risk of coronary artery disease, often surpassing other noninvasive tests in predictive value.
  • The relationship between CAC and the likelihood of plaque rupture or thrombotic events is complex and not fully understood, but certain calcification patterns like microcalcification are associated with higher rupture risk and may help in assessing prognosis noninvasively.
  • Advances in imaging technology, including improved CT techniques and combined imaging methods, hold promise for better detection and understanding of calcification, ultimately aiming to provide more precise and actionable clinical information.]

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The Heart
@ZHeart11768530 · X

Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications #2024Review @CircAHA https://t.co/ZZHKkO0UNo #cardiology #CardioTwitter #CardioEd https://t.co/Lp8KWarXOo

Jan 19, 2024 · 50 likes · 11 shares · 32,682 followers View post →
Carlotta Onnis
@CarlottaOnnis · X

Excited to share our recent publication on Coronary Artery Calcification in @CircAHA @lucasabaITA @LermanAmir @valentinardi https://t.co/r420K6ryvq https://t.co/tuoFdXVwPJ

Jan 17, 2024 · 14 likes · 1 share · 138 followers View post →
SABOURETCardiologist
@SABOURETCardio · X

#CAC doesn’t represent #vulnerable #plaques . Kind reminder #atherosclerosis https://t.co/JGjRYvOEK2

Jan 18, 2024 · 10 likes · 1 share · 31,614 followers View post →
Circulation
@CircAHA · X

#InDepth: #CAC indicates advanced atherosclerosis and CAD, but its role in assessing plaque vulnerability is not definitively established. Advances in imaging show promise. https://t.co/MOmhxqZmU9

Jan 18, 2024 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 77,835 followers View post →
pinacol
@pinacol · X

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Jan 20, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,690 followers View post →
Hany Ragy
@Hragy · X

RT @ZHeart11768530: Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications #2024Review @CircAHA https://t.co/ZZHKkO0UNo…

Jan 20, 2024 · 11 shares · 80,897 followers View post →

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Satoru Mitsuboshi
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Jan 21, 2024 · 1 share · 1,858 followers View post →
Roger Blumenthal
@RogerBlume37350 · X

Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications | Circulation https://t.co/ZiQYRTPduW

Jan 20, 2024 · 1 followers View post →
Leandro Serafim
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Natsir Ramadhan
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Hany Ragy
@Hragy · X

RT @ZHeart11768530: Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications #2024Review @CircAHA https://t.co/ZZHKkO0UNo…

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Tulio Peñuela
@Tenuela · X

RT @ZHeart11768530: Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications #2024Review @CircAHA https://t.co/ZZHKkO0UNo…

Jan 20, 2024 · 11 shares · 567 followers View post →
pinacol
@pinacol · X

【総説】冠動脈石灰化: 現在の概念と臨床的意味 #ペ読 https://t.co/rabLgWLVMo

Jan 20, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,690 followers View post →
Francisco
@YogurAmericano · X

RT @ZHeart11768530: Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications #2024Review @CircAHA https://t.co/ZZHKkO0UNo…

Jan 19, 2024 · 11 shares · 290 followers View post →
Jose J Carvajal
@cardioactual16 · X

RT @ZHeart11768530: Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications #2024Review @CircAHA https://t.co/ZZHKkO0UNo…

Jan 19, 2024 · 11 shares · 389 followers View post →
Chidambara .ML.
@chidambara09 · X

RT @ZHeart11768530: Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications #2024Review @CircAHA https://t.co/ZZHKkO0UNo…

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Sintayehu Abebe
@sinta_gf · X

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The Heart
@ZHeart11768530 · X

Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications #2024Review @CircAHA https://t.co/ZZHKkO0UNo #cardiology #CardioTwitter #CardioEd https://t.co/Lp8KWarXOo

Jan 19, 2024 · 50 likes · 11 shares · 32,682 followers View post →
Rx Readmore Livemore
@SopitaSirirata1 · X

RT @CircAHA: #InDepth: #CAC indicates advanced atherosclerosis and CAD, but its role in assessing plaque vulnerability is not definitively…

Jan 19, 2024 · 2 shares · 170 followers View post →
Rx Readmore Livemore
@SopitaSirirata1 · X

RT @SABOURETCardio: #CAC doesn’t represent #vulnerable #plaques . Kind reminder #atherosclerosis https://t.co/JGjRYvOEK2

Jan 19, 2024 · 1 share · 170 followers View post →
Joseph hill
@josephahill · X

RT @CircAHA: #InDepth: #CAC indicates advanced atherosclerosis and CAD, but its role in assessing plaque vulnerability is not definitively…

Jan 18, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,454 followers View post →
SABOURETCardiologist
@SABOURETCardio · X

#CAC doesn’t represent #vulnerable #plaques . Kind reminder #atherosclerosis https://t.co/JGjRYvOEK2

Jan 18, 2024 · 10 likes · 1 share · 31,614 followers View post →
Circulation
@CircAHA · X

#InDepth: #CAC indicates advanced atherosclerosis and CAD, but its role in assessing plaque vulnerability is not definitively established. Advances in imaging show promise. https://t.co/MOmhxqZmU9

Jan 18, 2024 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 77,835 followers View post →
Valentina Nardi
@valentinardi · X

RT @CarlottaOnnis: Excited to share our recent publication on Coronary Artery Calcification in @CircAHA @lucasabaITA @LermanAmir @valenti…

Jan 17, 2024 · 1 share · 104 followers View post →
Carlotta Onnis
@CarlottaOnnis · X

Excited to share our recent publication on Coronary Artery Calcification in @CircAHA @lucasabaITA @LermanAmir @valentinardi https://t.co/r420K6ryvq https://t.co/tuoFdXVwPJ

Jan 17, 2024 · 14 likes · 1 share · 138 followers View post →
Joel "Heart Prevention" Kahn MD, FACC
@drjkahn · X

Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications - AHA Journals - https://t.co/DPzq8T4rEW

Jan 17, 2024 · 32,147 followers View post →
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