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CAC score was measured according to the Agatston method and patients were categorized into 2 groups (&lt;\u2009100, and \u2265100). Baseline and hyperemic MBF were automatically quantified. MPR was calculated as the ratio of hyperemic to baseline MBF and it was considered reduced when &lt;\u20092.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>During the mean time of 27 \u00b1 8 months, 35 events occurred. Patients with events showed a higher prevalence of CAV, MPR impairment and CAC score\u2009&gt;\u2009100 as compared to patients without events. At multivariable COX analysis, CAC score, CAV and reduced MPR were independent predictors of events. In patients without previous CAV, the presence of reduced MPR was associated with higher event rate compared to normal MPR.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In heart transplanted patients, the presence of CAV and reduced MPR were associated with a poor prognosis and higher risk of adverse events. In patients without CAV the presence of reduced MPR was associated with worst prognosis. 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