Breast Artery Calcification (BAC) and Female Cardiovascular Disease
Risk Stratification for Asymptomatic Women With Incidentally Found Breast Artery Calcification on Their Routine Screening Mammogram
Northwell Health
200 participants
Jul 31, 2026
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Conditions
Summary
The investigators are recruiting women with and without Breast Artery Calcification (BAC) on their mammograms. Each participant in the study will undergo bloodwork at a Northwell Health lab, a cardiac CT scan, and fill out some brief questionnaires. Results will be shared with the respective participant. At the conclusion of the study, statistical analyses will be performed to further understand the associations between BAC and cardiovascular markers.
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Interventions
A non-contrast Cardiac CT Scan is a routine exam and a non-invasive scan to look for coronary artery calcium.
Blood will be drawn at a Northwell Lab. Participants will need to fast before the collection. Cholesterol levels, blood sugar (hemoglobin A1C), and markers for inflammation and kidney function will be analyzed.
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NCT07809932