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Exploring Aortic Calcification and Its Cardiovascular Implications
This chapter discusses a study on the prevalence of aortic calcification in patients with lung conditions, revealing its correlation with cardiovascular events. The findings suggest that both thoracic and coronary calcifications serve as important indicators of atherosclerosis, with stronger associations found in coronary artery calcium scores.