“Extracardiac findings were detected in 41 patients (24.7%). Findings were classified as minor (19.9%) or major (4.8%). Among the major findings, which had an immediate impact on patient management and treatment, were bronchial carcinoma and pulmonary emboli.”

Coronary Artery Imaging with Contrast-Enhanced MDCT: Extracardiac FindingsHaller S et al.AJR 2006; 187:105-110.