Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5594573 | American Heart Journal | 2017 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
Higher CAC scores are associated with the initiation of aspirin and statin therapy in patients with normal SPECT MPI. In patients with lower CAC scores, discontinuation of cardioprotective medication is more likely. CAC score is independently associated with posttest statin and aspirin use.
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Authors
Elsemiek M. Engbers, Jorik R. Timmer, Mohamed Mouden, Siert Knollema, Pieter L. Jager, Jan Paul Ottervanger,