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Open original source ↗Heart attacks are almost entirely preventable if you have the data.
What to do? If CAC 0-150, see doc, likely take statin to lower LDL below 50 & exercise. If CAC over 150, see doc, take statin & likely take angiogram / @Cleerlyhealth to determine extent of blockage. Chart below shows extent to which MI (aka heart attack) risk rises w CAC. 💪 @FaRodriguezMD
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