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Hecht, Harvey, MD, FSCCT; Blaha, Michael J., MD, MPH; Berman, Daniel S., MD, FSCCT; Nasir, Khurram, MD, MPH, FSCCT; Budoff, Matthew, MD, FSCCT; Leipsic, Jonathon, MD, FSCCT; Blankstein, Ron, MD, FSCCT; Narula, Jagat, MD, PhD; Rumberger, John, MD, FSCCT; Shaw, Leslee J., PhD, FSCCT
Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography, 03/2017, Volume: 11, Issue: 2Journal Article
Abstract 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 prediction, addresses the limitations identified in the current traditional risk factor-based treatment strategies recommended by the 2013 ACC/AHA Prevention guidelines including use of the Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE), and the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendation Statement for Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults. It provides CAC based treatment recommendations both within the context of the shared decision making model espoused by the 2013 ACC/AHA Prevention guidelines and independent of these guidelines.
