@JCM_34 @DrSharathS @DavidLBrownMD Primary prevention is recommended for asymptomatic coronary calcification by the 2018 guidelines. Not sure the NNT though. https://t.co/3bMl03esSM
Coronary Calcium Score and Cardiovascular Risk.
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The collective discussions reflect a balanced view, with posters explaining how calcium scoring can reclassify risk, as exemplified by mentions of its potential to modify treatment strategies, including statin use. Words like 'reclassify,' 'guide,' and 'recommend' reveal an analytical tone emphasizing clinical relevance, while some skepticism about its standalone predictive power adds nuance to the overall tone.
Most discussions acknowledge the validity and importance of coronary calcium scoring in cardiovascular risk assessment, with some skepticism about its limitations, indicating overall support.
Posts show a high level of curiosity, referencing detailed guidelines, risk reclassification, and clinical applications, demonstrating genuine engagement with the topic.
Several discussions reference clinical guidelines, studies, and future implications, suggesting a moderate depth of analysis rather than dismissiveness.
While many recognize the utility of calcium scoring in improving risk stratification, the impact is seen as significant but not revolutionary, given ongoing debates about its role in clinical decision-making.
Abstract in brief
- Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a specific indicator of coronary atherosclerosis and has been shown through various studies to be a reliable and reproducible way to assess long-term cardiovascular risk, especially in people without symptoms.
- CAC scoring helps guide preventive treatments like statins and aspirin and is considered cost-effective for a wide range of risk levels in asymptomatic individuals.
- The review discusses how CAC is detected, its role in predicting cardiovascular events, how it influences clinical decisions and patient behavior, and explores future directions and guidelines for its use.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyA2: This is a nice review article on CAC and CV risk. Has great figure showing a modified approach to the 2018 guideline-based approach to statin decision making by incorporating CAC to reclassify risk. https://t.co/Fp85rp8O6G. #NLATwitterChat #NLACAC https://t.co/sIUvei2e0T
@djc795 @BahadirSimsekMD @ShariqShamimMD @mmamas1973 @AndrewJSauer @AnkurKalraMD @CMichaelGibson @ethanjweiss @RonBlankstein for CAC I think these are good ones -https://t.co/r0Irl48nRz -https://t.co/xss0kjXHO0 -https://t.co/zx8TEWApQ7 NLA guidelines -https://t.co/rliHl3CkKk if interested in why #PowerOfZero @MichaelJBlaha @miguelcainzos23
@avirupguha @Dr_RayMak @SorenBentzen @HinaSaeedMD @_katelynatkins @Maherjane @Rad_Nation @subatomicdoc @BreastDocUK @AmishiBajajMD @merino_tomas @DesaiMilindY @heartvalvedoc Thanks! Seems like CACs may be one part of the risk-stratification puzzle. Adding RT, chemo, & others, along with new tools (AI/ML?), & hopefully we'll be able to better identify predictors beating to the top https://t.co/FW4lFNHQwx v @MichaelJBlaha @kewatson #RadOnc #JC T4 T5 https://t.co/UNrSrBrLiG
@HeartOTXHeartMD @DrMarthaGulati @ErinMichos @a_l_bailey @MichaelJBlaha CAC to guide aspirin tx was from https://t.co/FNlIyYIRQj, with additional commentary in https://t.co/PW9N5cRcGz.
@traderjodie @DrNadolsky @drpablocorral https://t.co/c3xFEJ6xzR
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Coronary Calcium Score and its Role in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
This video discusses coronary artery calcium (CAC) as a specific indicator of coronary atherosclerosis. It explores how CAC scoring guides preventive treatments, predicts cardiovascular events, influences clinical…
Understanding Cardiac Imaging and Coronary Calcium Scoring
This episode explains cardiac imaging techniques, focusing on coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring to assess cardiovascular risk. It covers CTA, CT angiogram, calcium deposit physiology, and guideline recommendations…
RT @MichaelAlbertMD: @traderjodie @DrNadolsky @drpablocorral https://t.co/c3xFEJ6xzR
@traderjodie @DrNadolsky @drpablocorral https://t.co/c3xFEJ6xzR
@MichaelAlbertMD @khurramn1 @BudoffMd https://t.co/iwWOUB9dmn
@PedroLo48331696 @parman_the @saifedean https://t.co/Tpbd77ZT2h. According to this the average increase in calcium scoring once > 0 is +20-25% per year. For reference, a low score of 30 compounded at 25% annually gets you to around 300 within 10 years, which is quite bad. It’s generally understood that it’s not
RT @tmodarressi: @HeartOTXHeartMD @DrMarthaGulati @ErinMichos @a_l_bailey @MichaelJBlaha CAC to guide aspirin tx was from https://t.co/FNlI…
RT @tmodarressi: @HeartOTXHeartMD @DrMarthaGulati @ErinMichos @a_l_bailey @MichaelJBlaha CAC to guide aspirin tx was from https://t.co/FNlI…
@HeartOTXHeartMD @DrMarthaGulati @ErinMichos @a_l_bailey @MichaelJBlaha CAC to guide aspirin tx was from https://t.co/FNlIyYIRQj, with additional commentary in https://t.co/PW9N5cRcGz.
@Toaster_Pastry I can’t tell if this is a serious comment. *No one* has ever recommended “acute” CABG or PCI based on a Ca++ score. That’s not what the test is for. In some folks where you’re on the fence about lipid-lowering therapy though…https://t.co/Qn1LCu9Kz5
El score de calcio coronario en pacientes con un riesgo CV intermedio puede reclasificar a estos pacientes, modificar la conducta farmacológica y del estilo de vida, sobre todo en resultados > 0. Revista: @JACCJournals Acceso: https://t.co/iLXlwJNiSF #CardioTwitter #Cardiology https://t.co/hmSDnTNodW
@Dr_Agibus https://t.co/5oJloB2hXl qui explique clairement qu’il y a un bénéfice à traiter les patients avec score calcique élevé, et qui se pose même la question de l’aspirine !) est erronée. La stratégie de dé-évaluation du risque, et de déprescription, qui est préconisée par votre
@nntaleb @Medawar_ Read this https://t.co/hGHW1Ercgi
RT @babytea96: @JCM_34 @DrSharathS @DavidLBrownMD Primary prevention is recommended for asymptomatic coronary calcification by the 2018 gui…
RT @babytea96: @JCM_34 @DrSharathS @DavidLBrownMD Primary prevention is recommended for asymptomatic coronary calcification by the 2018 gui…
@JCM_34 @DrSharathS @DavidLBrownMD Primary prevention is recommended for asymptomatic coronary calcification by the 2018 guidelines. Not sure the NNT though. https://t.co/3bMl03esSM
@MNEJ3241 @DannaTyler1 @Philodices @mmejoanna @Trader_Joker @davidasinclair @ProfTimNoakes @forktown385 15 years of follow up, over 10,000 patients was able to reproduce risk better then traditional risk factors. https://t.co/6toPdoDcl5
@djc795 @BahadirSimsekMD @ShariqShamimMD @mmamas1973 @AndrewJSauer @AnkurKalraMD @CMichaelGibson @ethanjweiss @RonBlankstein for CAC I think these are good ones -https://t.co/r0Irl48nRz -https://t.co/xss0kjXHO0 -https://t.co/zx8TEWApQ7 NLA guidelines -https://t.co/rliHl3CkKk if interested in why #PowerOfZero @MichaelJBlaha @miguelcainzos23
RT @IanJPereira: @avirupguha @Dr_RayMak @SorenBentzen @HinaSaeedMD @_katelynatkins @Maherjane @Rad_Nation @subatomicdoc @BreastDocUK @Amish…
RT @IanJPereira: @avirupguha @Dr_RayMak @SorenBentzen @HinaSaeedMD @_katelynatkins @Maherjane @Rad_Nation @subatomicdoc @BreastDocUK @Amish…
@avirupguha @Dr_RayMak @SorenBentzen @HinaSaeedMD @_katelynatkins @Maherjane @Rad_Nation @subatomicdoc @BreastDocUK @AmishiBajajMD @merino_tomas @DesaiMilindY @heartvalvedoc Thanks! Seems like CACs may be one part of the risk-stratification puzzle. Adding RT, chemo, & others, along with new tools (AI/ML?), & hopefully we'll be able to better identify predictors beating to the top https://t.co/FW4lFNHQwx v @MichaelJBlaha @kewatson #RadOnc #JC T4 T5 https://t.co/UNrSrBrLiG
@nationallipid There is an observational study from Walter Reed that showed lower event rates with higher CAC score with statin treatment (> 100) https://t.co/2yuefriyzF
RT @umdpharmd: A2: This is a nice review article on CAC and CV risk. Has great figure showing a modified approach to the 2018 guideline-ba…
RT @umdpharmd: A2: This is a nice review article on CAC and CV risk. Has great figure showing a modified approach to the 2018 guideline-ba…
A2: This is a nice review article on CAC and CV risk. Has great figure showing a modified approach to the 2018 guideline-based approach to statin decision making by incorporating CAC to reclassify risk. https://t.co/Fp85rp8O6G. #NLATwitterChat #NLACAC https://t.co/sIUvei2e0T
@ScepticalDoctor @patentbobm "a widely available, consistent, and reproducible means of assessing risk for major CV outcomes" https://t.co/iZoougaC3A https://t.co/Lp8uqFRNWB What gives a better assessment? I don't think you are suggesting LDL is a better measure?
Coronary Calcium Score and Cardiovascular Risk https://t.co/NU90ROuOPM
Coronary Calcium Score and Cardiovascular Risk - American College of Cardiology https://t.co/S2q2ou9BfP
Score de calcio en las coronarias, que hacer, cuando como tratar según el riesgo cardiovascular. https://t.co/DWY59ax1yM
Coronary Calcium Score and Cardiovascular Risk - American College of Cardiology https://t.co/ZMJQUsHwuK
@drmarkporter https://t.co/Wd3yHwet07
RT @paolabel_cardio: El Score de Calcio Coronario permite re clasificar pacientes de riesgo intermedio respecto al uso de estatinas en pobl…
RT @paolabel_cardio: El Score de Calcio Coronario permite re clasificar pacientes de riesgo intermedio respecto al uso de estatinas en pobl…