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Imaging recommendation · Cardiac

Asymptomatic intermediate-risk patient, cardiovascular risk stratification

Recommended: Coronary Artery Calcium Score (non-contrast CT) is the preferred imaging study for asymptomatic intermediate-risk patient, cardiovascular risk stratification. Reclassifies risk in borderline ASCVD scoring.

Recommended study

Coronary Artery Calcium Score (non-contrast CT)

CT No contrast Preferred Cardiac OutpatientScreening Reviewed

Reclassifies risk in borderline ASCVD scoring. Agatston score guides statin decisions.

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