CAC Boosts Statin Adherence, Lowers Plaque: Does It Matter?

• Health
• Mar 16, 2025

People with intermediate-risk scores on coronary artery calcium testing who received statins and intensive health coaching experienced less progression of arterial plaque and lower cholesterol levels after 3 years compared with people with similar calcium scores who did not receive a statin, researchers have found. Previous research suggests that coronary artery calcium testing can detect ...