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 …

Despite updated guidelines and technological developments that allow for an accurate
diagnosis, many asymptomatic individuals have a high risk of developing CAD or cardiac …

Objectives This study aimed at investigating the additional contribution of coronary artery
calcium (CAC) score to SAFEHEART (Spanish Familial Hypercholesterolemia Cohort Study) …

Background The pharmacological management of diabetes is mostly based on its
cardiovascular risk assessment. For this purpose, coronary artery calcium score (CACS) is …

The manner in which clinical trial investigators present their findings to healthcare providers
and the public can have a substantial influence on their impact. For example, if a heart attack …

The evolving role of coronary artery calcium in preventive c... : Current Opinion in Cardiology
The evolving role of coronary artery calcium in preventive cardiology 30 years after the Agatston …

Background Coronary artery calcium score (CACS) refines the cardiovascular disease
(CVD) risk prediction in patients with Type-2 diabetes (T2D). We aimed to identify the …

Abstract Purpose of Review Explore the current literature supporting risk stratification scores
for prediction of coronary and cardiovascular disease deaths. Recent Findings Accurate risk …

Background Blue zones are longevity hotspots around the world characterized by highest
concentrations of healthy centenarians. Certified blue zone communities are designed by …

Computed tomography (CT) has emerged as a noninvasive method to identify coronary
artery calcifications (CAC). We sought to investigate the association between opportunistic …