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Coronary Artery Calcium Screening in Persons with Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes: Implications for Prevention
2013
Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
Diabetes and metabolic syndrome are major risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD). Many patients suffering CHD events are not adequately identified by traditional risk assessment, suggesting the need for early detection of subclinical CHD to identify those at highest risk. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) screening has added utility in categorizing patients with intermediate and high risk of CHD events, and a growing body of evidence suggests its use for CHD risk assessment in persons with
doi:10.1089/met.2012.0165
pmid:23438153
pmcid:PMC3840472
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