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Treatment of asymptomatic adults with elevated coronary calcium scores with atorvastatin, vitamin C, and vitamin E: the St. Francis Heart Study randomized clinical trial

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of atorvastatin (20 mg daily), vitamin C (1 g daily), and vitamin E (1,000 U daily) on coronary artery calcification and cardiovascular events in 1,005 asymptomatic adults aged 50 to 70 with elevated coronary calcium scores. Over a mean follow-up of 4.3 years,

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Effect of intensive versus standard lipid-lowering treatment with atorvastatin on the progression of calcified coronary atherosclerosis over 12 months: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of intensive versus standard atorvastatin therapy on the progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) in patients with cardiovascular risk factors but no significant coronary stenosis. The study found that intensive atorvastatin therapy slowed the progression of CAC by 30% compared to standard therapy

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