Northwell Health
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.
Previous work has demonstrated an association between incidentally found BAC on screening mammograms and long-term major adverse cardiovascular events. However, there are no guidelines for how to manage asymptomatic women with no history of cardiovascular disease who have incidentally found BAC on a screening mammogram. This study will simulate a reasonable approach that a cardiologist might take in determining how to manage such patients. The study is unique compared with prior studies that have utilized a convenience sample, the investigators seek to gather this information in two parallel c…
Inclusion Criteria: * female * 55-65 years old Exclusion Criteria: * ischemia * diabetes * statin or cholesterol lowering medicine use * cardiovascular disease: coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, significant valvular disease * history of breast surgery or breast cancer * pregnant women * breastfeeding women * women unable to consent
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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