Assessment of cardiovascular disease risk: a 2022 update
E Goldsborough, N Osuji… - … and Metabolism Clinics, 2022 - endo.theclinics.com
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, with
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) being the dominant cause of total CVD …
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) being the dominant cause of total CVD …
The National Lipid Association scientific statement on coronary artery calcium scoring to guide preventive strategies for ASCVD risk reduction
Abstract An Expert Panel of the National Lipid Association reviewed the evidence related to
the use of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring in clinical practice for adults seen for …
the use of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring in clinical practice for adults seen for …
Role of coronary artery calcium score in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
K Nasir, M Cainzos-Achirica - Bmj, 2021 - bmj.com
First developed in 1990, the Agatston coronary artery calcium (CAC) score is an
international guideline-endorsed decision aid for further risk assessment and personalized …
international guideline-endorsed decision aid for further risk assessment and personalized …
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DM Diamond, BT Bikman, P Mason - Current Opinion in …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Extensive research has demonstrated the efficacy of the LCD to improve the most robust
CVD risk factors, such as hyperglycemia, hypertension, and atherogenic dyslipidemia. Our …
CVD risk factors, such as hyperglycemia, hypertension, and atherogenic dyslipidemia. Our …
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is predominantly associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events in patients with evidence of coronary …
Background: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is an important causal risk factor
for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). However, a sizable proportion of …
for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). However, a sizable proportion of …
The added value of coronary calcium score in predicting cardiovascular events in familial hypercholesterolemia
A Gallo, L Perez de Isla, S Charriere, A Vimont… - Cardiovascular …, 2021 - jacc.org
Objectives This study aimed at investigating the additional contribution of coronary artery
calcium (CAC) score to SAFEHEART (Spanish Familial Hypercholesterolemia Cohort Study) …
calcium (CAC) score to SAFEHEART (Spanish Familial Hypercholesterolemia Cohort Study) …
Association of carotid artery plaque with cardiovascular events and incident coronary artery calcium in individuals with absent coronary calcification: the MESA
Background: Absence of coronary artery calcium (CAC) identifies asymptomatic individuals
at low cardiovascular disease risk. Carotid artery plaque is a marker of increased risk, but its …
at low cardiovascular disease risk. Carotid artery plaque is a marker of increased risk, but its …
Association of coronary plaque with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and rates of cardiovascular disease events among symptomatic adults
MB Mortensen, M Caínzos-Achirica… - JAMA network …, 2022 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Atherosclerosis burden and coronary artery calcium (CAC) are associated with
the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events, with absence of plaque …
the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events, with absence of plaque …
Visual coronary and aortic calcium scoring on chest computed tomography predict mortality in patients with low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol≥ 190 mg/dL
F Castagna, J Miles, J Arce, E Leiderman… - Circulation …, 2022 - Am Heart Assoc
Background: Current guidelines recommend coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring for
stratification of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk only in patients with borderline to …
stratification of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk only in patients with borderline to …
Coronary artery calcification in familial hypercholesterolemia: an opportunity for risk assessment and shared decision making with the power of zero?
October 13, 2020 Circulation. 2020; 142: 1405–1407. DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.
120.049057 1406 study population. 3 All events occurred in those in which CAC was …
120.049057 1406 study population. 3 All events occurred in those in which CAC was …