Coronary artery calcium and plaque association with left ventricular mass, assessed by multi-row detector computed tomography

Abstract

To our knowledge, this is the first study evaluating coronary plaque on computed tomographic angiography with LV mass. We were able to show a significant correlation of LV mass with CAC score, and with total plaque and total segment scores. The poor prognosis associated with increased CAC scores may be partially explained by this association with increased LV mass.