J Intern Med March 2021 PMID 33016506

Coronary artery calcium scoring: an evidence-based guide for primary care physicians.

B Y C Cheong, J M Wilson, S J Spann, R I Pettigrew, O A Preventza, R Muthupillai

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The overall tone reflects strong agreement and interest, with many posters urging readers to consider coronary calcium scoring, as evidenced by phrases like 'Take this to your Primary Care Physician and Get Tested' and sharing links to recent research. The tone is proactive and supportive, emphasizing the test's potential to influence health decisions, although some comments about diets like the carnivore diet introduce contrasting perspectives that slightly moderate the perceived impact.

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Many discussions support the article, highlighting its usefulness and advocating for testing, but some express skepticism or uncertainty.

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Posts show high interest, with many encouraging readers to consider testing and sharing detailed bloodwork results or research links.

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Posts include active sharing of personal experiences, links to additional research, and calls to action, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

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Discussions emphasize potential benefits for health outcomes and preventive care, although some posts question the reliance on certain dietary approaches or the significance of the test results, demonstrating moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) is a simple, noninvasive test that helps primary care doctors determine the risk of developing coronary artery disease in patients with borderline or intermediate risk based on traditional factors.
  • Coronary calcification indicates the presence of atherosclerotic plaque, which is linked to inflammation and can predict future cardiovascular events; CACS can rapidly quantify this calcification using low-dose CT scans.
  • Current guidelines support using CACS to better classify risk in patients, guiding decisions about initiating statin therapy alongside lifestyle changes for primary prevention of heart disease.

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@keto_dr @KhalidFAlhabib قناعتي وقناعة الكثير من الغرب من أطباء وغيرهم (المنفتحين) لا يوجد كلسترول يخلقه الله وينتجه الجسم ويكون ضار والمشكلة تكمن في تأكسده بفعل الدهون المهدرجة على الاغلب والاغذية الضارة مقطع بسيط يشرح في طياته تحليل الكلسترول https://t.co/7hOOSNzoPS

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SaraB
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@JCHitch @SBakerMD @Amanincan1 This is a really good video about cholesterol and other lab markers https://t.co/rJOG4PHZcc

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This lady is a great resource for Carnivore: https://t.co/MSG1gM66pZ

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The Texas Heart Institute
@Texas_Heart · X

Click the link below to read recent research discussing if Coronary Artery Calcification may be a tool to help reclassify atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in patients otherwise assessed to have an intermediate risk.  https://t.co/AfCkDBpfqI   #HeartResearch https://t.co/WnfuibImng

Mar 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 7,863 followers View post →
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@wdmorgan2 · X

Full Bloodwork After 6 Months on the Carnivore Diet https://t.co/PgEC4imPZ4

Nov 26, 2023 · 1 like · 3,191 followers View post →
Joel "Heart Prevention" Kahn MD, FACC
@drjkahn · X

Take this to your Primary Care Physician and Get Tested! Coronary artery calcium scoring: an evidence-based guide for primary care physicians #kahnchronicle https://t.co/EezHA2T9ZQ

Oct 13, 2020 · 32,254 followers View post →

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TruthFinder
@Truth_finder9 · X

@keto_dr @KhalidFAlhabib قناعتي وقناعة الكثير من الغرب من أطباء وغيرهم (المنفتحين) لا يوجد كلسترول يخلقه الله وينتجه الجسم ويكون ضار والمشكلة تكمن في تأكسده بفعل الدهون المهدرجة على الاغلب والاغذية الضارة مقطع بسيط يشرح في طياته تحليل الكلسترول https://t.co/7hOOSNzoPS

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@KristineArK Carnivoru diēta un aizmirsti par lieko svaru. Man -20kg vienā mēnesī un vairs nejūtos kā tauku blāķis https://t.co/YPj7sdzIH3

Dec 23, 2023 · 114 followers View post →
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@wdmorgan2 · X

Full Bloodwork After 6 Months on the Carnivore Diet https://t.co/PgEC4imPZ4

Nov 26, 2023 · 1 like · 3,191 followers View post →
Revel Peters
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Another one LDL very high. Thinks its fine .... https://t.co/8XYuPm61aV (gets good about 12 minutes in after all the rationalization is done re: high LDL the results start pouring in) Why do people do this to themselves?

Sep 30, 2023 · 109 followers View post →
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Dang . . . I can't get 1% of this information for an annual health eval with the Doctor. Full Bloodwork After 6 Months on the Carnivore Diet https://t.co/pMqxH1PlGZ via @YouTube

Sep 15, 2023 · 328 followers View post →
David Be
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Hmmmmm. . . . 200 Day Carnivore Diet Results: DEXA, CGM, Bloodwork, Weight Loss & Setb... https://t.co/4YzLY52ziE via @YouTube

Sep 15, 2023 · 328 followers View post →
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@begottensun · X

This lady is a great resource for Carnivore: https://t.co/MSG1gM66pZ

Sep 13, 2023 · 3 likes · 222,147 followers View post →
SaraB
@Sara_BTTU · X

@JCHitch @SBakerMD @Amanincan1 This is a really good video about cholesterol and other lab markers https://t.co/rJOG4PHZcc

Sep 12, 2023 · 5 likes · 398 followers View post →
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Aug 17, 2023 · 45 followers View post →
andy hajik
@Quickerticker1 · X

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Aug 17, 2023 · 45 followers View post →
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Full Bloodwork After 6 Months on the Carnivore Diet https://t.co/MxakN24bU8 via @YouTube #CarnivoreDiet #statin #cholesterol

Aug 14, 2023 · 129 followers View post →
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Richard Roberts (Shake N Bake = Decentralize)
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@DrDanDiacoEsq https://t.co/1hmkOgtLO1

Aug 13, 2023 · 45 followers View post →
andy hajik
@Quickerticker1 · X

Full Bloodwork After 6 Months on the Carnivore Diet https://t.co/JwKUvYxB3h via @YouTube

Aug 13, 2023 · 45 followers View post →
Mary
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200 Day Carnivore Diet Results: DEXA, CGM, Bloodwork, Weight Loss & Setb... https://t.co/ke0PdSq8WY via @YouTube

Aug 13, 2023 · 16 followers View post →
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@Vardhanreddymd · X

RT @Texas_Heart: Click the link below to read recent research discussing if Coronary Artery Calcification may be a tool to help reclassify…

Mar 16, 2021 · 2 shares · 279 followers View post →
The Texas Heart Institute
@Texas_Heart · X

Click the link below to read recent research discussing if Coronary Artery Calcification may be a tool to help reclassify atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in patients otherwise assessed to have an intermediate risk.  https://t.co/AfCkDBpfqI   #HeartResearch https://t.co/WnfuibImng

Mar 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 7,863 followers View post →
The Texas Heart Institute
@Texas_Heart · X

Nearly 1/5th of US adults have an intermediate 10‐year risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Read the research below.     Be sure to check if you need a coronary calcium score: https://t.co/2SzU3ryHxX Find out here: https://t.co/lV3sbKtmNh https://t.co/UofdOlADfY

Feb 26, 2021 · 7,863 followers View post →
Heart Library
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Coronary artery calcium scoring: an evidence‐based guide for primary care physicians https://t.co/BgJj3VDSOW #THIPubs

Nov 30, 2020 · 61 followers View post →
Joel "Heart Prevention" Kahn MD, FACC
@drjkahn · X

Take this to your Primary Care Physician and Get Tested! Coronary artery calcium scoring: an evidence-based guide for primary care physicians #kahnchronicle https://t.co/EezHA2T9ZQ

Oct 13, 2020 · 32,254 followers View post →