A new study conducted by scientists finds coronary artery calcium (CAC) screening an assessment tool that is not currently recommended for people considered at low risk, should play a more prominent role in helping determine a person's risk for heart attack and heart disease-related death. "We showed that by using only the traditional risk factors, we miss a significant percentage of individuals at high risk. We may also be over-treating a large number ...Monday, 30 December 2013
Value of CAC Screening in Predicting Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
A new study conducted by scientists finds coronary artery calcium (CAC) screening an assessment tool that is not currently recommended for people considered at low risk, should play a more prominent role in helping determine a person's risk for heart attack and heart disease-related death. "We showed that by using only the traditional risk factors, we miss a significant percentage of individuals at high risk. We may also be over-treating a large number ...
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