Coronary artery calcium score of zero in individuals with diabetes: association with normal coronary arteries and cardiovascular risk factors

By afschroeder • February 20, 2026

Phan JP, Kinninger A, Roy SK, Bhandari M, Budoff MJ. Coronary artery calcium score of zero in individuals with diabetes: association with normal coronary arteries and cardiovascular risk factors. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2026 Feb 20. doi: 10.1007/s10554-026-03654-4. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41714468.

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