Breast arterial calcifications as a cardiovascular risk marker in women |
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Authors: | Crystal Pavel Zelingher Julian Crystal Eugene |
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Institution: | Department of Radiology, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel. pcrystal@bgumail.bgu.ac.il |
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Abstract: | Cardiovascular disease and breast cancer are the two main causes of mortality in women. Mammography as a screening test for breast cancer is recommended for all women from the age of 40 to 50 years. Mammographically detected breast arterial calcifications are currently considered an incidental finding without clinical importance, since they are not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. However, recent studies have shown that breast arterial calcifications on mammograms have been associated with cardiovascular risk factors and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. These results suggest that breast arterial calcifications, detected during routine mammography, are a noteworthy finding that could be valuable in identifying asymptomatic women at increased cardiovascular risk. |
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