Calcification prevalence in different vascular zones and its association with demographics, risk factors, and morphometry
Majid Jadidi, William Poulson, Paul Aylward, Jason MacTaggart, Christian Sanderfer, Blake Marmie, Margarita Pipinos, Alexey Kamenskiy
Abstract
We investigated the prevalence of vascular calcification in different zones of the aorta and pelvic arteries using computerized tomography angiography reconstructions and have applied machine learning to determine how calcification is affected by demographics, risk factors, and morphometry. The presented data can help identify patients at higher risk of developing vascular calcification that may lead to cardiovascular events.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCalcificationBody mass indexAscending aortaDemographicsInternal medicineAortaCardiologyThoracic aortaDemographySociologyParathyroid Disorders and TreatmentsAortic aneurysm repair treatmentsCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases