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Coronary Artery Disease And Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Clinical Correlation Using Ct Coronary Calcium Scans, Richard S. Kirby, Dina Halegoua-De Marzio
Coronary Artery Disease And Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Clinical Correlation Using Ct Coronary Calcium Scans, Richard S. Kirby, Dina Halegoua-De Marzio
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Introduction: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and coronary artery disease (CAD) have been explored with coronary angiography which showed a link between severe NAFLD and CVD risk. This study’s aim is to determine if CT coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores used to determine CAD severity in asymptomatic populations can help predict presence of NAFLD.
Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study of positive CT CAC scores and liver imaging with either CT, ultrasound, or MRI of the abdomen or CT of the chest. Drinking 7 or 14 drinks per week for a woman or man respectively and chronic viral hepatitis diagnosis …