{"id":196992,"date":"2026-03-18T08:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T12:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/millions-of-ct-scans-are-done-every-year-most-leave-important-data-behind\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T08:50:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T12:50:15","slug":"millions-of-ct-scans-are-done-every-year-most-leave-important-data-behind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/millions-of-ct-scans-are-done-every-year-most-leave-important-data-behind\/","title":{"rendered":"Millions of CT scans are done every year \u2013 most leave important data behind"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/millions-of-ct-scans-are-done-every-year-most-leave-important-data-behind-264736\">Millions of CT scans are done every year \u2013 most leave important data behind<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/millions-of-ct-scans-are-done-every-year-most-leave-important-data-behind-264736\">https:\/\/theconversation.com\/millions-of-ct-scans-are-done-every-year-most-leave-important-data-behind-264736<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-03-18 08:23:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"theconversation.com\">theconversation.com<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Unexpected Findings from Routine Scans:<\/strong> A CT scan ordered to investigate pneumonia unexpectedly revealed calcium buildup in a patient&#8217;s coronary arteries, indicating a heightened risk of heart attack.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Opportunistic Screening Concept:<\/strong> This approach uses imaging scans ordered for one purpose to identify additional health risks, such as calcium deposits indicating atherosclerosis, sarcopenia, bone density issues, and liver fat, without additional scans or costs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Missed Opportunities in Reporting:<\/strong> Despite the routine chest CTs including coronary artery calcium (CAC) findings, these are reported in less than half of the cases, missing a significant opportunity for early intervention.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Role of Radiologists and AI:<\/strong> Radiologists traditionally focus on specific clinical questions, but advancements in AI can assist in identifying and measuring various health markers in routine scans, potentially enhancing patient care.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Integrating Data Across Healthcare Systems:<\/strong> Effective use of additional data from scans requires better coordination between radiology, cardiology, and primary care, areas where much development is still needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Patient Action Steps:<\/strong> Patients undergoing imaging can inquire about additional findings relevant to their overall health, and those at risk for both heart disease and lung cancer should discuss lung cancer screening, as 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