Epidemiological and biological plausibility studies support a cause-and-effect relationship
between increased levels of physical activity or cardiorespiratory fitness and reduced …

Cardiovascular disease risk factor control as primary prevention in patients with type 2
diabetes mellitus has changed substantially in the past few years. The purpose of this …

Abstract 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 …

Background—Limited attention has been paid to negative cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk
markers despite their potential to improve medical decision making. We compared 13 …

This expert consensus statement summarizes the available data regarding the prognostic
value of CAC in the asymptomatic population and its ability to refine individual risk …

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is a risk factor for adverse outcomes in the general
population and in patients with coronary artery disease. The pathogenesis of CAC and bone …

Coronary artery calcium scanning (CAC) has emerged as the most robust predictor of
coronary events in the asymptomatic primary prevention population, particularly in the …

First developed in 1990, the Agatston coronary artery calcium (CAC) score is an
international guideline-endorsed decision aid for further risk assessment and personalized …

Current, comprehensive, and evidence-based Braunwald's Heart Disease remains the most
trusted reference in the field and the leading source of reliable cardiology information for …

Aims We sought to evaluate the impact of coronary artery calcium (CAC) in individuals at the
extremes of risk factor (RF) burden. Methods and results 6698 individuals from the Multi …