Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5943498 | Atherosclerosis | 2016 | 28 Pages |
Abstract
While 10-year event rates were low in those with low lifetime risk, CAC was the strongest predictor of incident CHD. Identification of individuals with CAC = 0 and CAC>100 carries significant potential therapeutic implications.
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Authors
Parag H. Joshi, Birju Patel, Michael J. Blaha, Jarett D. Berry, Ron Blankstein, Matthew J. Budoff, Nathan Wong, Arthur Agatston, Roger S. Blumenthal, Khurram Nasir,