The National Lipid Association scientific statement on coronary artery calcium scoring to guide preventive strategies for ASCVD risk reduction

An Expert Panel of the National Lipid Association reviewed the evidence related to the use of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring in clinical practice for adults seen for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Recommendations for optimal use of this test in adults of various...

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Published in:Journal of clinical lipidology 2021-01, Vol.15 (1), p.33-60
Main Authors: Orringer, Carl E., Blaha, Michael J., Blankstein, Ron, Budoff, Matthew J., Goldberg, Ronald B., Gill, Edward A., Maki, Kevin C., Mehta, Laxmi, Jacobson, Terry A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atherosclerosis - prevention & control
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk prediction
Calcium - analysis
Calcium - metabolism
Computed tomography
Coronary artery calcium scoring
Coronary Artery Disease - prevention & control
Coronary Vessels - diagnostic imaging
Coronary Vessels - drug effects
Coronary Vessels - metabolism
Humans
Risk Factors
Risk Reduction Behavior
Subclinical coronary atherosclerosis
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Summary:An Expert Panel of the National Lipid Association reviewed the evidence related to the use of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring in clinical practice for adults seen for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Recommendations for optimal use of this test in adults of various races/ethnicities, ages and multiple domains of primary prevention, including those with a 10-year ASCVD risk
ISSN:1933-2874
1876-4789
DOI:10.1016/j.jacl.2020.12.005