The study found that for every 5 µg / m3 higher concentration of PM2.5, or 35 parts per billion higher concentration of oxides of nitrogen — about the difference between more and less polluted areas of a U.S. metropolitan area — individuals had a 4 Agatston units / year faster rate of progression of coronary artery calcium scores. (sciencedaily.com)
«This long - term study builds on previous research conducted at LA BioMed and other institutions that have proven the effectiveness of coronary artery calcium screening in predicting heart disease risks,» said Matthew J. Budoff, MD, one of the LA BioMed researchers who conducted the study. (sciencedaily.com)
Dr. Budoff and Rine Nakanishi, MD, PhD, presented these findings at ACC.14, the annual scientific session of the American College of Cardiology in March, along with other researchers whose studies also found coronary artery calcium screening accurately predicted the risk of future heart disease. (sciencedaily.com)