Age is a non-modifiable cardiovascular risk factor, which leads to development and
progression of chronic conditions, such as coronary artery disease, by promoting …

There is little data regarding coronary artery disease (CAD) and/or atherosclerotic plaques
on coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) among the elderly and its …

Increased longevity will result in increasing numbers of elderly patients worldwide, among
whom heart disease is the most common cause of death. Ageing is the most important risk …

Objective: To establish for the first time whether Computed Tomography Coronary
Angiography (CTCA) is a useful screening investigation for coronary artery disease in the …

Ageing is related to complex molecular, inflammatory and biochemical changes that affect
coronary pathology and often lead to coronary artery disease and cardiovascular events …

Background Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is often avoided in
elderly patients due to a presumption that a high proportion of patients will have heavily …

Aims The long-term prognostic value of coronary computed tomography angiography
(CCTA)-identified coronary artery disease (CAD) has not been evaluated in elderly patients …

The change of paradigm determined by the introduction of cardiac computed tomography
(CCT) in the field of cardiovascular medicine has allowed new evidence to emerge. These …

Aims Although there is increasing evidence supporting coronary atherosclerosis evaluation
by coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), no data are available on age and …

Management of coronary artery disease (CAD) is a large and growing challenge for today's
burgeoning population of older adults, especially because age is a key risk factor for CAD …