As readers of the blog may know, I have been a very strong proponent of the coronary calcium scan for many years.  The scan is a great tool to help determine vascular health and make a decision regarding the treatment of high cholesterol.

I have argued in previous blog posts and videos that patients with a coronary calcium score of zero may be able to avoid medications to lower cholesterol.  In the last couple weeks, 2 news items from the cardiology community have bolstered my opinion.Read more