Coronary artery calcium score plays an important role for cardiovascular risk stratification in the statin benefit groups of asymptomatic individuals

Coronary artery calcium score plays an important role for cardiovascular risk stratification in the statin benefit groups of asymptomatic individuals

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze the relationship between statin benefit groups based on statin-intensity class of drugs and coronary artery calcium score (CACS) using multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in an asymptomatic Korean population. Methods A to...

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Main Authors: Dong-Hyeon Lee, Ho-Joong Youn, Hae-Ok Jung, Kiyuk Chang, Yun-Seok Choi, Jung Im Jung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Subjects:
Coronary artery
Calcium
Computed tomography
Statins
Primary prevention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-017-0560-0

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