Open AccessCoronary Artery Calcium Versus Pooled Cohort Equations Score for Primary Prevention Guidance
Author(s) -
Joseph B Muhlestein,
Kirk U. Knowlton,
Viet T. Le,
Donald Lappé,
Heidi T. May,
David Min,
Kevin M. Johnson,
Shanelle T. Cripps,
Lesley H. Schwab,
Shelbi B. Braun,
Tami L. Bair,
Jeffrey L. Anderson
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jacc. cardiovascular imaging
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.79
H-Index - 120
eISSN - 1936-878X
pISSN - 1876-7591
DOI - 10.1016/j.jcmg.2021.11.006
Subject(s) - coronary artery calcium , medicine , cohort , primary prevention , cardiology , calcium , coronary artery disease , disease
This study sought to determine the feasibility of performing an extensive randomized outcomes trial comparing a coronary artery calcium (CAC)- versus a pooled cohort equations (PCE) risk score-based strategy for initiating statin therapy for primary atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) prevention.
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