Coronary Calcium and Atherosclerosis Detection (AI-Integration)

 

Coronary Calcium and Atherosclerosis Detection (AI-Integration)

If you have undergone a non-contrast chest CT, you can obtain quantitative calcium measurements for early identification of atherosclerotic heart disease risk.
Quantitative calculation of coronary calcium mass allows early assessment of the risk of atherosclerosis that may lead to myocardial infarction.

In the field of cardiology, RDG Imaging utilizes advanced artificial intelligence technologies to generate precise quantitative indices that enable early detection of cardiovascular and atherosclerotic disease risk.

Through advanced imaging analysis, quantitative calculation of calcium in the coronary arteries can be performed. This is a clinically validated marker for assessing atherosclerotic burden and classifying a patient’s cardiovascular risk level, even in the absence of clinical symptoms.

AI applications at RDG Imaging enable high standardization and measurement accuracy, while reducing dependence on subjective interpretation and improving the quality of clinical information available to the treating physician. The systems are based on regulatory-approved algorithms and are integrated into a diagnostic workflow that includes full human medical oversight. Artificial intelligence serves as a clinical decision-support tool and does not replace the judgment of the interpreting radiologist or cardiologist.

Radiological interpretation of non-contrast chest CT using AI enables radiologists to extract clinically meaningful information for:

  • Early assessment of coronary atherosclerosis risk
    • Data-driven therapeutic decision-making
    • Personalization of cardiologic follow-up and preventive care

How to Order AI-Based Radiological Interpretation for Coronary Calcium and Atherosclerosis

To order AI-based interpretation for coronary calcium and atherosclerosis assessment, you may contact RDG Imaging. We maintain high availability, rapid response, and personal support throughout the entire process.

Phone: 050-475-1120
Email: office@rdg-imaging.com

Please complete the registration form and attach the relevant non-contrast chest CT scan and any accompanying medical documents, if available.
Upon opening the case, an imaging quality assessment is performed.
After confirmation of suitability, a secure payment link will be sent via email and the interpretation process will begin immediately.
You may contact the RDG team at any stage for personal support by phone or email.

Who Is AI-Based Radiological Interpretation of Chest CT for Coronary Calcium Intended For?

  • Patients seeking early cardiovascular risk assessment
    • Patients with cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, smoking, family history)
    • Asymptomatic patients as part of preventive medicine
    • Referring physicians and cardiologists seeking objective quantitative risk stratification
    • Follow-up, treatment decision-making, and preventive guidance

What Does AI-Based Interpretation of Chest CT for Coronary Calcium and Atherosclerosis Include?

Through advanced AI-based radiological interpretation, chest CT scans can now yield precise quantitative measurements of coronary calcium to assess atherosclerotic burden and future cardiovascular risk, including in asymptomatic patients. Interpretation is performed in conjunction with an expert radiologist, in accordance with international clinical standards.

AI-based non-contrast chest CT interpretation enables:

  • Accurate identification and quantification of coronary calcium from existing CT scans without the need for an additional dedicated examination
    • Standardization of measurements and reduced reliance on visual assessment alone
    • Detection of subclinical atherosclerotic processes in the coronary arteries, even when findings are not emphasized in standard interpretations
    • Generation of prognostically significant data for cardiovascular risk assessment

How Is the AI-Based Chest CT Interpretation Process Performed?

  • Receipt of a routine non-contrast chest CT
    • Advanced analysis using regulatory-approved algorithms
    • Generation of quantitative coronary calcium measurements
    • Medical oversight and final approval by an expert radiologist
    • Issuance of a detailed and clear medical report

How Are Results Delivered?

Upon completion of interpretation, the patient receives an organized and detailed medical report. The report is sent via a secure link to email and SMS to ensure full accessibility from any location.
The link allows direct viewing of the report via mobile devices.
Findings are explained in accessible language so that every patient can understand their significance.
A consultation with the interpreting physician may be arranged for further explanation.
Results are typically available within 24–48 hours from receipt of all materials and payment processing. All stages of the process are performed in full compliance with data security and patient privacy regulations.

What Is the Difference Between Dedicated Cardiac CT and AI-Based Chest CT Interpretation?

Dedicated cardiac CT is performed using specialized protocols, typically including ECG-gating, and is primarily intended for the assessment of stenosis in coronary arteries. In this examination, the calcium score is an integral part of both the scan and radiological interpretation.

Routine non-contrast chest CT, which is not dedicated to cardiac imaging, is usually performed for other clinical indications (lungs, mediastinum, oncology follow-up, etc.) and is not originally intended for coronary calcium assessment. AI-based chest CT interpretation does not replace dedicated cardiac CT, but enables extraction of additional clinical value from existing scans and contributes to preventive medicine and early risk detection. Artificial intelligence serves as a medical decision-support tool, and all results undergo final review and approval by an expert radiologist at RDG Imaging.

The Medical Vision of RDG Imaging

RDG Imaging’s vision is to elevate cardiovascular imaging into a predictive, preventive, and treatment-guiding clinical tool — not merely a diagnostic modality — as part of a personalized, metric-driven medical approach. At RDG Imaging, artificial intelligence is not a technological add-on, but an integral component of the clinical workflow and of the advanced cardiovascular medicine of today and the future, empowering the patient with additional knowledge about their health status.