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Study aims. The aim of this part of the study was to evaluate the intra- and inter-rater agreement of CT for quantifying VC and to examine the test-retest reproducibility of three scoring methods, including the Agatston, modified Agatston and volume scores, for quantifying VC in multiple large vessels using CT. The use of moderate dose, non-contrast CT may provide a reliable method for quantifying VC within the AA and at other vascular sites for use in future research studies. Furthermore, the current study also examined the intra- and inter- rater agreement and test-retest reproducibility of lateral VFA for quantifying AAC using the previously validated 24-point and 8-point scoring methods. Results from this part of the study provide valuable data for assessing the potential role of lateral VFA scan images as a quick and simple method of assessing AC in women with low BMD and OP in both research studies and routine clinical practice.