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health1 day ago•8 min saved

Calcium score tests rarely change heart-risk decisions, study finds

A JAMA study of about 6,000 adults shows the PREVENT heart-disease risk calculator alone accurately predicts near-term events for most people; adding a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score provides little extra value except as a tiebreaker for those at borderline/intermediate risk, where a higher CAC score may influence statin decisions. For high- or low-risk individuals, CAC typically wouldn’t alter treatment, suggesting CAC scans should be reserved for select middle-risk patients and discussed with a clinician.

via The Washington Post|

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health2 months ago•2 min saved

Calcium score rises with time despite statins, but diet and LDL goals still matter

Dr. Roach notes that coronary calcium scores typically rise over time—even with statin therapy—and an increasing score on a follow‑up test doesn’t necessarily indicate treatment failure. Calcium scoring is less useful for those already treated. He recommends keeping saturated fat under 6% of daily calories (about 15 g on a 2,000–2,500 kcal diet) and suggests limiting egg yolks (roughly one egg per day or seven per week) while continuing statin therapy with LDL/ApoB targets; the article also covers wound-healing nutrition for older adults, emphasizing adequate protein plus vitamin C and zinc.

via Times Colonist|

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