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The prognostic ability of the Agatston score was found to be improved by determining how many vessels had coronary artery calcium (CAC). Compared with single vessel involvement, 2-vessel CAC increased mortality (HR=1.6) and 3-vessel involvement even more (HR=1.99). Left main CAC and diffuse CAC were also associated with increased mortality.



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