Cardiac risk stratification: Role of the coronary calcium score
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Cardiac risk stratification: Role of the coronary calcium score
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is an integral part of atherosclerotic coronary heart disease (CHD). CHD is the leading cause of death in industrialized nations and there is a constant effort to develop preventative strategies. The emphasis is on risk stratification and primary risk prevention in asymptomatic patients to decrease cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. The Framingham Risk Score p...
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عنوان ژورنال: Vascular Health and Risk Management
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1178-2048
DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s8753