Authors : Kuiate David; Adiele Susan Arrey Eta; Nana Yasmine Laurie; Kougoum Takam Natacha; Fomekong Dieuseul Lothner; Foundikou Vessah Dayib; Apouakone Mefire Aicha; Nanfack Fanny Nadege; Moifo Boniface; Yiagnigni Euloge

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jan947

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Abstract : Background: One of the most common cardiovascular conditions impacting people worldwide is coronary artery disease (CAD). It has been established that this disease is the major cause of death in both developed and developing nations. The CAD prevalence of lowers patient quality of life and raises mortality and morbidity. There is currently a dearth of information on the epidemiology of CAD in Cameroon, despite the region's well-established CAD risk factor load. Therefore, the goal of this research.  Objective: To assess the prevalence effectiveness and CT presentations of coronary artery disease amongst adults undergoing coronary artery calcium score at Centre Medical «les Promoteurs de la Bonne Santé Yaoundé».  Materials and method: This was an analytical cross-sectional study, carried on 80 adult participants undergoing coronary artery calcium score, which was calculated using the Cochran formula and a convenience sampling method. A structured form was used to collect data, saved in USB key and later analysed using SPSS version 27.0. This study included participants who gave their consent. An ethical clearance was obtained and an authorization obtained from the delegation of public health and from the director of centre medicale les promoteurs de la bonne santé. Participants’ informations were kept private to maintain confidentiality.  Results: They were 60 participants. 53.3% were female, 33.3% of participants were aged ≥70yrs. The prevalence of CAD was 80%. Age and sex had a statistically significant relationship (p=0.000). Hypertension and low HDL were the dominant risk factors accounting for 58.3% respectively. 43.30% of participants were classified as very low risk according FRS. While 46.70% were classified as low risk using CACS. Agreement between the FRS and the CCS was found in 35 patients (58.3%). Hence there is a statistical significance between FRS and CACS (P value<0.001). Conclusion: The results of this study confirm the coronary artery calcium score's predictive efficacy and its application as a coronary artery disease screening tool. Therefore, proper implementation should be done to improve early diagnosis there by reducing the prevalence of coronary artery disease.

Keywords : Prevalence, Effectivenesss, CT Presentation, Coronary Artery Disease, Coroscan.

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