Imaging of coronary arteries to assess cardiovascular risk

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Imaging of coronary arteries to assess cardiovascular risk

By Chris Ellis
Heartbeat-ECG-28-Aug-2024
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Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis weighs up the options for assessment of cardiovascular disease risk

Key points, About one in six patients assessed to be at low risk using an epidemiological cardiovascular risk equation are actually at high risk of a cardiovascul, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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