Prognostic Significance of Nonobstructive Left Main Coronary Artery Disease in Women Versus Men: Long-Term Outcomes From the CONFIRM (Coronary CT Angiography Evaluation For Clinical Outcomes: An International Multicenter) Registry [Outcomes Research]

Conclusion—
Nonobstructive LM CAD was frequently detected on coronary computed tomographic angiography and strongly associated with adverse events among women. Recognizing the sex-specific prognostic significance of nonobstructive LM plaque may augment risk stratification efforts.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - August 8, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Xie, J. X., Eshtehardi, P., Varghese, T., Goyal, A., Mehta, P. K., Kang, W., Leipsic, J., o Hartaigh, B., Bairey Merz, C. N., Berman, D. S., Gransar, H., Budoff, M. J., Achenbach, S., Callister, T. Q., Marques, H., Rubinshtein, R., Al-Mallah, M. H., Andre Tags: Computerized Tomography (CT), Mortality/Survival Outcomes Research Source Type: research