Coronary artery calcium score predicts outcome in patients with COVID-19

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Aim Coronary artery calcium (CAC) score is a proven prognostic marker cardiovascular risk. The aim this study was to evaluate the value CAC on standard chest computed tomography (CT) in patients admitted with COVID-19. Methods We enrolled 144 consecutive (mean age 67± 13, 60.7% male) hospitalized COVID-19, who admission underwent CT detect and assess pulmonary involvement. calculated by two investigators blinded clinical data. Patients were followed-up for 12 months after their admission. Results 106 had image quality sufficient analysis. median 249 Agatston units (interquartile range 658). 33 deaths recorded group during follow-up period. values died period survivors 592 1492) 142 400), respectively. difference between these subgroups statistically significant (p = 0,0001). area under ROC curve predicting all-cause mortality 0.738 (95% CI 0,644 0,819). criterion highest accuracy >143 (positive negative predictive 44,4% 88,4%, respectively). presence associated 3,82 times higher relative risk (95%CI 1.60 – 9,11; p 0.0025). Conclusion measurement based performed COVID-19 involvement increased 12-month follow-up.