Atherosclerosis & the Imaging of Vascular Calcification

This talk explores the natural history of atherosclerosis and the role of vascular calcification as a marker for cardiovascular risk. We discuss how arterial plaques evolve from early lipid accumulation in childhood to advanced stages of luminal narrowing, emphasizing the differences between vulnerable and stable plaques. We also summarize the predictive value of calcifications in various vascular sites, offering insights into their implications for patient management and outcomes.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:01 - Natural History of Atherosclerotic Plaque
06:44 - What Concerns Us
07:46 - Clinical Implications of Vascular Calcification
09:33 - Other Diseases that can Calcify Arteries
11:07 - Coronary Artery Calcification (CT)
12:03 - Aortic Arch Calcification (CXR)
12:39 - Thoracic Aorta Calcification (CT)
13:00 - Abdominal Aorta Calcification (X-ray)
13:28 - Abdominal Aorta Calcification (CT)
13:58 - Iliac/Femoral Artery Calcification (X-ray)
14:55 - Forearm/Digital Artery Calcification (X-ray)
15:28 - Lower Leg/Pedal Artery Calcification (X-ray)
15:52 - Intramammary Artery Calcification (Mammo)
16:12 - Summary