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New AI Algorithm Predicts Adverse Cardiovascular Events Written by AZoRoboticsFeb 1 2021 The term 'coronary artery calcification' refers to the accumulation of calcified plaque in the arterial walls of the heart. This condition is a crucial predictor of unfavorable cardiovascular events, including heart attacks. Image Credit: Roman Zaiets/shutterstock While computed tomography (CT) scans can help detect coronary calcium, measuring the amount of plaque needs time, dedicated equipment, and radiological know-how. While chest CT scans are quite common in practice, calcium score CTs are not. Now,...

Novel deep learning system can predict cardiovascular risk from CT scans Coronary artery calcification -- the buildup of calcified plaque in the walls of the heart's arteries -- is an important predictor of adverse cardiovascular events like heart attacks. Coronary calcium can be detected by computed tomography (CT) scans, but quantifying the amount of plaque requires radiological expertise, time and specialized equipment. In practice, even though chest CT scans are fairly common, calcium score CTs are not. Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital's Artificial Intelligence in Medicine ...