Presentation
Familial hyperlipidemia screened for premature coronary artery disease.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
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Premature coronary artery disease in the form of a soft plaque at the origin of the left anterior descending artery (LAD) without a significant stenosis. Premature atherosclerotic calcifications are also demonstrated in the aortic root or sinus of Valsalva.
Case Discussion
Cardiac coronary CT was performed with a prospective protocol as the patient is young to decrease the radiation. Premature coronary artery disease in the form of a soft plaque at the origin of the left anterior descending artery (LAD) without significant stenosis. Premature atherosclerotic calcifications are also demonstrated in the aortic root or sinus of Valsalva.