M-A: Evaluation of the incremental value of a coronary artery calcium score beyond traditional cardiovascular risk assessment.

Evaluation of the Incremental Value of a Coronary Artery Calcium Score Beyond Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)

Invited Commentary: Addition of Coronary Artery Calcium Scores to Primary Prevention Risk Estimation Models—Primum Non Nocere – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)

Author Interview: Incremental Value of a Coronary Artery Calcium Score

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Coronary artery calcium scans provide a small gain in CVD risk assessment and may have a role in selected patients. Potential harms include false positives, incidental findings, radiation, and cost. No evidence suggests that this provides clinical benefit. https://t.co/7bASFf26NF

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