Comparing prescribing recommendations based on traditional risk factors vs. coronary artery calcium scoring

Comparing prescribing recommendations based on traditional risk factors vs. coronary artery calcium scoring

Source: Medical Xpress

A new study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City aims to determine the best method to screen and evaluate patients who are at risk of developing coronary heart disease and which patients would benefit from taking a statin medication to lower cholesterol.

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