EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CORONARY ARTERY CALCIFICATION

这项研究利用电子束CT测量的数量， 冠状动脉钙化，测量CAD风险因素，并存储 600多名无症状成人的血沉棕黄层， 收集了500个他们的兄弟姐妹 了解遗传学 无症状动脉粥样硬化的易感性， CAC将增加我们对动脉粥样硬化的理解，并改善早期 确定将从现有或新的 干预措施。

This study takes advantage of electron beam CT measures of quantity of coronary artery calcification, measured CAD risk factors, and stored buffy coats on over 600 asymptomatic adults, and new data to be collected on 500 of their siblings. Understanding genetic susceptibility to asymptomatic atherosclerosis measured by quantity of CAC will increase our understanding of atherosclerosis and improve early identification of individuals who will benefit most from existing or new interventions.