Impact of a coronary artery calcium-guided statin treatment protocol on cardiovascular risk at 12 months: Results from a pragmatic, randomised controlled trial

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) may encourage patients to adhere to primary prevention recommendations. This study sought to evaluate the benefit of a CAC-guided risk-management protocol in those with a family history of premature coronary artery disease (FHCAD).In this Australian multi-centre, randomized controlled trial (Coronary Artery Calcium score: Use to Guide management of Hereditary Coronary Artery Disease, CAUGHT-CAD), asymptomatic,...