@deedydas Fwiw here's a paper I found (I don't know the topic). Apparently the scans themselves are associated with small cancer risks due to radiation. https://t.co/ucw0fpMn4K https://t.co/9shVa8eaYB
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@stoobe @primalpoly CAC score is expected to be zero until it isn’t. https://t.co/wMAl9NIHRW
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@MiocanDanijel @ElieJarrougeMD @MohammedAlo @drjkahn Tbf that table is from a Ghanaian population (https://t.co/kBP2LBGah4) but for US populations it looks like most still have zero CAC at his age. Like even 75% of male smokers have zero CAC score at ag…
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@BowtiedNerdyRN @BowTiedArtery If there is a risk factor such as diabetes, recommend a non contrast calcium score CT at age 35. Takes 5 minutes, no needles, minimal radiation and can save your life. https://t.co/fHxaKxrOC1.