Coronary artery calcium score and risk of cardiovascular events without established coronary artery disease: a systemic review and meta-analysis

This meta-analysis investigates the relationship between coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores and cardiovascular events in individuals without established coronary artery disease (CAD). The study found that higher CAC scores are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events (hazard ratio 2.2; 95% CI: 1.6-3.0), suggesting CAC as an important predictor