An Argument For CT Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scoring Population Health Screening: Gender-specific, Organ-specific, & Whole Body Dosimetry

Introduction: CAC scoring achieved Class IIA status in both the most recent AHA & ESC guidelines for risk stratification of asymptomatic moderate risk patients. Despite this endorsement, CAC scoring remains largely without insurance coverage due to the absence of randomized clinical trials. Advancements of iterative/deep learning reconstruction & volumetric CT has led to decreases in radiation dose while maintaining image quality.