Aorta Calcium Scoring

Measurement of an Abdominal Aorta Calcium Scoring and Its Correlation With Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Calcium scoring of the coronary arteries is use as a predictor of coronary stenosis. The aim of this study is to measure the calcium scoring of the abdominal aorta using an helicoidal fast scan and to correlate this measurement with classical cardiovascular risk factors and newer parameters reflecting vascular rigidity, like pulse velocity measurement.

Inclusion criteria :

• Patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor
• Ambulatory or hospitalized patients

Exclusion criteria :

• Significant cardiovascular complications