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Using coronary artery calcium to guide cardiovascular risk reduction: insights from the CAUGHT-CAD trial
P Venkataraman, T Marwick, Q Huynh
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL | OXFORD UNIV PRESS | Published : 2020
Abstract
Abstract Introduction International guidelines now recognise the value of CT coronary artery calcium scoring (CAC) to guide statin prescribing decisions. However, evidence is conflicting on CAC's potential to reinforce clinical advice, promote adherence and facilitating positive health behavioural change. Purpose We sought to assess the impact of a CAC-guided statin treatment protocol on cardiovascular risk at 12 months. Methods The CAUGHT-CAD trial recruited 455 asymptomatic, statin-naïve individuals at in..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding source: Public grant(s) -National budget only. Main funding source(s): NHMRC project grant