Scientists Reveal Who Really Benefits From a Heart Calcium Scan
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A large clinical trial presented at the Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has tested a new strategy to decide which people without known cardiovascular disease should start a treatment with statins: use a CT scan to detect calcium in the coronary arteries instead of relying solely on the factors of heart disease. ... Continue reading "A CT scan of the heart could help decide who really needs to take statins"
Chicago – With a computer tomography (CT) the lime deposits in the coronary arteries can be accurately measured. The resulting calcium score can be an urgent indication of the personal risk of heart attack. However, only a part of the patients have an additional benefit if the PREVENT score targeted at cardiovascular risks...
A study conducted by researchers from Northwestern Medicine reveals that coronary calcium examination may be more useful for certain groups of patients, especially those with a cardiovascular risk that is difficult to assess.The research, which involved more than 6,000 adults, suggests that the examination may not be necessary for most people. Coronary calcium examination analysis Coronary calcium examination uses computed tomography to detect c…
Scientists Reveal Who Really Benefits From a Heart Calcium Scan
A popular heart scan may be unnecessary for many patients but valuable for those whose risk is difficult to judge. Coronary artery calcium scanning has become an increasingly accessible way to refine estimates of heart attack and stroke risk. Yet a Northwestern Medicine study involving more than 6,000 adults suggests the quick, relatively inexpensive test [...]
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