Objective To assess the associations between statins and adverse events in primary
prevention of cardiovascular disease and to examine how the associations vary by type and …

Background Reducing high blood cholesterol, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)
events in people with and without a past history of coronary heart disease (CHD) is an …

Importance The density of atherosclerotic plaque forms the basis for categorizing calcified
and noncalcified morphology of plaques. Objective To assess whether alterations in plaque …

Objective The development of these guidelines is mandated by the American Association of
Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Board of Directors and American College of Endocrinology …

METHODS This CPG was developed in accordance with the AACE Protocol for
Standardized Production of Clinical Practice Guidelines—2010 Update (

with the matrix and with the periodicity of negative charges on collagen. Crystals initially
form octacalcium phosphate [Ca8H2 (PO4) 6· 5H2O], which reorganizes and seeds epitaxial …

Objectives: The study examined whether progression of coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a
predictor of future coronary heart disease (CHD) events. Background: CAC predicts CHD …

Background: Several imaging techniques may reveal calcification of the arterial wall or
cardiac valves. Many studies indicate that the risk for cardiovascular disease is increased …

As a consequence of improved technology, there is growing clinical interest in the use of
multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) for non-invasive coronary angiography …

Calcification of vessels reduces their elasticity, affecting hemodynamic parameters of the
cardiovascular system. The development of arterial hypertension, cardiac hypertrophy …