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In older and younger patients CAC scoring efficiently uncovers higher risk patients who need to be treated and identifies those who will most benefit from therapy.  #CACFact #YesCCT

In statin-naïve patients, 30 patients with a CAC score >100 and no lipid abnormalities need to be treated with a statin to prevent a cardiac event. #CACFact #YesCCT

In comparison, 154 patients with 3 lipid abnormalities and a CAC score of 0 need to be treated with a statin prevent a cardiac event. #CACFact #YesCCT

A simulated reanalysis of the JUPITER trial estimated the NNT to prevent a cardiac event in patients based on their CAC score. #CACFact #YesCCT

The NNT to prevent a cardiac event in patients with a CAC score of 0 was 549, 94 in those with a CAC of 1-100, and 24 in those with a CAC >100. #CACFact #YesCCT

Using the 2013 AHA/ACC Cholesterol guidelines, a 10yr follow up of the MESA projected the NNT to prevent an atherosclerotic event in patients with a CAC of 0 to be 68, and 24 in those with a CAC>100. #CACFact #YesCCT

In the moderate intensity statin group the projected NNT was 246 for those with a CAC of 0, and 39 for a CAC >100. #CACFact #YesCCT

The current average cost of a CAC score is $100 and not covered by most insurance carriers, making it too expensive for low-income populations. The potential benefit is not available to all unless insurance coverage is mandated. #CACFact #YesCCT

There is now sufficient evidence to consider CAC scoring for patients with inflammatory conditions such as Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, HIV, and other autoimmune disorders.  #CACFact #YesCCT

#SCCT2019 #Tweetorial | #SCCT2020 (14/19) The future of #YesCCT is bright! FiRST - SCCT #CVRad #ACCFIT ACR YPS- We've Moved! Follow @RadiologyACR. #SoMe appropriate use will help continue to grow the field of #YesCCT.

Heart_SCCT Ron Blankstein Journal of Cardiovascular CT Sharmila Dorbala Dustin Thomas, MD, FACC, FSCCT Dr. Martha Gulati ♥️🫀❤️‍🩹🇨🇦 Ryan P. Daly, MD Eric Williamson Erin D. Michos, M.D. Emilio Fentanes FiRST - SCCT Brian with the Good Dictations Ritu Thamman MD Dr. Purvi Parwani Juan Lopez-Mattei, MD Vasvi Singh - such important influencers at #SCCT2019!!

"Donut of Destiny" - Fantastic podcast by FiRST - SCCT members Praveen Ranganath, MD & Alastair on impact of #ISCHEMIA trial on cardiac CT! #YesCCT #SCCT2020 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/don… Heart_SCCT Jonathan Weir-McCall Prashant Nagpal Emilio Fentanes Dr Andrew D. Choi Vasvi Singh Nidhi Madan, MD, MPH Ron Blankstein

Very interesting case! What do you see here? More images to follow..

SCCT issues new guidance statement for #YesCCT practitioners amidst #COVID19 pandemic 👉 bit.ly/3a98TjI SCCT is committed to the health & well-being of #YesCCT patients, technologists, imagers, trainees, research community & partners served by #YesCCT FiRST - SCCT

How has your #YesCCT protocol changed in response to COVID:

SCCT has launched a series of 7 sessions for radiology residents and cardiology fellows to explore the use of cardiac CT through live case-based reading sessions. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays at 11am ET. Pre-registration required. Learn more> ow.ly/mKLE50z9Sy3

How has your case mix changed in response to COVID? #YesCCT

How do you tackle the risk of COVID in outpatients:

Listen NOW to the latest episode of Donut of Destiny: "COVID-19, acute coronary syndrome, and cardiac CT" at buzzsprout.com/874432/3648736

SCCT announces its @FirstSCCT & Future Leaders (FLP) #SoMe ambassadors-Please follow & support our #YesCCT trainee & early career leader perspectives at #SCCT2020! Jonathan Weir-McCall Nidhi Madan, MD, MPH Emilio Fentanes Praveen Ranganath, MD Prashant Nagpal @NinaRashedi Vasvi Singh Dr. Kanwal M Farooqi DH