#44 Coronary Calcium Score and CTAs: 5 Pearls Segment
Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
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Understanding Coronary Calcium Scores
This chapter explores the importance of coronary calcium scores in assessing the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. It emphasizes the need to interpret these scores alongside factors like age, race, and gender, while discussing their implications for statin therapy and risk stratification. Furthermore, it highlights limitations of calcium scoring, particularly in elderly patients and those with symptoms, urging caution in their use for effective clinical decision-making.
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