AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Calcium scans led to fewer statin recommendations in women
Scan guidance prompted statin recommendations for 18% of women versus 67% with a traditional risk score, without a statistically significant difference in major health…Scan guidance prompted statin recommendations for 18% of women versus 67% with a traditional risk score, without a statistically significant difference in major health outcomes.
Randomized trial · 2,743 peopleStatins
Who was studied2,743 women without diabetes or previous statin use, 4.2±1.2 years
What changedStatin recommendations were lower with calcium scans: 18% of women versus 67% with the traditional risk score
The catchThe primary cardiovascular outcome did not clearly differ; its interval included benefit and harm
