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Ten-year association of coronary artery calcium with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events: the multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis (MESA)

This cohort study from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) evaluated the association between coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores and the 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events in 6,783 participants from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The findings demonstrated that individuals with CAC scores of 0 had ASCVD event rates

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Differential association between the progression of coronary artery calcium score and coronary plaque volume progression according to statins: the Progression of AtheRosclerotic PlAque DetermIned by Computed TomoGraphic Angiography Imaging (PARADIGM) study

This observational study examined how statins influence the progression of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores and coronary plaque volume in patients with coronary artery disease. The results indicated that statin therapy slowed the progression of both CAC and plaque volume, with the degree of effect varying by statin type. The

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June 26, 2025 No Comments