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New data presented on the use of coronary artery calcium for cardiovascular risk assessment - Medical Xpress

Published by Medical Xpress 6 September 2026 at 21:00
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New data presented on the use of coronary artery calcium for cardiovascular risk assessment - Medical Xpress
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There was no difference in major cardiovascular events when statin initiation was based on coronary artery calcium compared with traditional risk factor assessment, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026.

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