Atherosclerosis
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The coronary artery disease-reporting and data system (CAD-RADS) was recently developed to standardize CAD classifications and incorporate clinical management. We aimed to investigate the prognostic value and additional risk stratification benefits of CAD-RADS compared to coronary artery calcium scores (CACS) and CAD extent classifications in ischemic stroke patients without cardiac symptoms. ⋯ In ischemic stroke patients without chest pain, CAD-RADS had prognostic value for future MACEs and better risk discrimination compared with CACS alone.
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Obesity is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), but the association between fat distribution, i.e., visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), and coronary artery plaque morphology remains unclear. This study explored the association between abdominal fat distribution and coronary artery plaques. ⋯ Higher SAT and lower VAT were inversely correlated with the extent and severity of coronary artery plaques. Fat distribution may be useful for evaluating risk and prognosis of CAD.