No-cost screening program for calcium scores to assess cardiovascular risk

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the community benefit of a no-charge calcium score screening program aimed at assessing cardiovascular risk factors. It focuses on individuals who have received a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) CT scan at University Hospitals since January 1, 2014. The study seeks to understand the effectiveness of using calcium scores in primary prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease compared to traditional risk assessment methods. By analyzing outcomes, the study aims to provide insights into the cost-effectiveness and clinical utility of calcium scoring in risk stratification.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Received Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) CT scan at University Hospitals starting in January 1, 2014.

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

• University Hospitals
  Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sadeer Al-Kindi, M.D.
• Email: sadeer.alkindi@uhhospitals.org
• Phone: 2168441000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.