Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in 2026: Still Powerful, but Only When Used for the Right Patient Review Key Takeaways Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring continues to occupy an important role in contemporary cardiovascular risk assessment and remains far from obsolete. Although advances in cardiovascular imaging, biomarker testing, and
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Contemporary Lipid Management in Family Practice: Risk Stratification, Coronary Artery Calcium, and Shared Decision-Making for Statin Therapy
Contemporary Lipid Management in Family Practice: Risk Stratification, Coronary Artery Calcium, and Shared Decision-Making for Statin Therapy Review Abstract Purpose: This paper examines current approaches to lipid management in family practice, focusing on risk stratification methods, the role of coronary artery calcium scoring, and implementation of
