Coronary Artery Plaque
The article identifies coronary plaque as more clinically relevant than a cholesterol number alone. Significant coronary calcium strengthens evidence that heart disease already exists. Plaque buildup raises concern about future cardiovascu…
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The article identifies coronary plaque as more clinically relevant than a cholesterol number alone. Significant coronary calcium strengthens evidence that heart disease already exists. Plaque buildup raises concern about future cardiovascular events. Medication becomes more reasonable when there is evidence of arterial disease rather than only a cholesterol marker.