Heart scan alert: does knowing about artery calcium prompt better treatment?
NCT ID NCT05858879
First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looked at 233 people with heart disease who were not taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. Researchers told both the patients and their doctors about calcium found in the heart arteries on a CT scan. The goal was to see if this information would lead to starting cholesterol-lowering therapy. The study aimed to improve care by making patients and doctors more aware of hidden risks.
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94304, United States
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