Coronary Angiography Outcomes of U.S. Army Aircrew with the Finding of Coronary Artery Calcifications: Aviation Epidemiology Data Register
Abstract
U.S. Army aircrew with a history of coronary artery calcification were identified by cardiac fluoroscopy, followed by coronary angiography, in the U.S. Amy Aviation Epidemiology Data Registry for the period 1 January 1988 to 1 August 1992. Eighty-two aircrew met these criteria. Their angiography outcomes are summarized. The positive predictive value of cardiac calcifications for predicting any degree of coronary artery occlusion was 82.9%. The Framingham Risk Index, total serum cholesterol, cholesterol/HDL-cholesterol ratio, and results of the graded exercise treadmill test and thallium scan were not significant factors in predicting the angiography outcome when coronary artery calcifications were present. Aircrew in coronary artery disease screening programs should be examined for coronary artery calcifications by cardiac fluoroscopy and referred for coronary angiography if calcifications are seen.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA271968
Entities
People
- Kevin T. Mason
- Paul V. Celio
- Samuel G. Shannon
Organizations
- United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab