Purpose To evaluate three coronary artery calcification (CAC) scoring methods to assess risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) death and all-cause mortality in National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) participants across levels of CAC scores.
view more2015 ACSM Preparticipation Screening Algorithm, reproduced with permission from Riebe, et al ( 11) §Exercise Participation Performing planned, structured physical activity at least 30 min at moderate intensity on at least 3 d∙wk −1 for at least the last 3 months. *Light Intensity Exercise: 30% to <40% HRR or VO 2 R, 2 to <3 METs, 9–11 ...
view moreIn the United States, coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) account for nearly 40% of all deaths each year.1 Several risk factors for CHD and CVD, such as tobacco use, elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), hypertension, hypercoagulable states, and obesity, are modifiable. Identifying individuals at risk, …
view moreCAD remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK, suggesting a significant role for improving screening and primary prevention CVD risk scores have inherent flaws and cardiac imaging may improve risk stratification Current ESC guidance lists coronary artery calcium scores as a class IIb [B] indication for cardiovascular disease risk …
view moreTo determine whether nonselective preoperative carotid artery ultrasound screening alters management of patients scheduled for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and whether such screening affects neurologic outcomes.From March 2011 to September ...
view more201116 · Objectives: to determine whether MSCT as a screening method of HL survivors treated with mediastinal irradiation accurately identifies asymptomatic significant coronary artery disease. to establish the prevelance of coronary abnormalities in HL survivors treated with mediastinal irradiation to determine the frequency and type of …
view more2012314 · Sensitive tools are available to diagnose occult ischemic and atherosclerotic coronary disease, yet screening for coronary artery disease (CAD) has not been shown to reduce cardiac events in patients with type 2 …
view more2021923 · Background: Diagnostic concordance between HbA1c and other glucose-based tests is imperfect, and data on this problem in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are still lacking. The aim of this study was to identify undiagnosed glucose abnormalities in …
view more20221020 · Conclusions Based on assessing the current trends in the application of CVD markers, we discussed and described the requirements for the application of CVD biomarkers in coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease, and other cardiovascular illnesses. Furthermore, the current review focuses on …
view more4 · This statement summarizes the current U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for coronary heart disease and the supporting scientific evidence, and updates the ...
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