MAMMOGRAPHY BEYOND THE SCOPE OF ROUTINE ONCOLOGY: BREAST ARTERIAL CALCIFICATION AS A MARKER OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK

 

Drapkina O.M.1, Kaprin A.D.2,3, Bochkareva E.V.1, Rozhkova N.I. 2,3

 

 

Mammography occupies a leading position in the early diagnosis of breast cancer, but along with this, it can be used to detect asymptomatic or previously undiagnosed cardiovascular diseases. Breast arterial calcification (BAC) is easily visualized on mammography and is a finding in breast cancer screening, indicating the possibility of developing coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes mellitus. An examination algorithm and practical steps for preventive measures in case of detection of BAC, aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk, are proposed. The assessment of BAC allows the use of mammography for the joint screening of two of the most severe and fatal diseases in the female population – breast cancer and cardiovascular disease.

1 - National Medical Research Center for Preventive Medicine.

2 - Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute.

3 - Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. Moscow, Russia.

Keywords: mammography, breast arterial calcification, cardiovascular diseases, cardiovascular risk factors, screening.

 


Corresponding author: Bochkareva E.V., e-mail: Этот e-mail адрес защищен от спам-ботов, для его просмотра у Вас должен быть включен Javascript

 

For citation: Drapkina O.M., Kaprin A.D., Bochkareva E.V., Rozhkova N.I. Mammography beyond the scope of routine oncology: breast arterial calcification as a marker of cardiovascular risk. REJR 2022; 12(4):57-63. DOI: 10.21569/2222-7415-2022-12-4-57-63.

Received:        16.09.22 Accepted:       02.12.22