Prevention of coronary artery disease is a pediatric problem
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) can begin in childhood, so prevention should include improving the diet and activity level of children. Studies have documented a higher rate of obesity in children whose parents have CAD, and tied early obesity to the development of other cardiac risk factors. The Department of Agriculture reports fewer than 1% of children age 2-19 follow all dietary recommendations, and many eat too much fat and sugar. Efforts to improve children's diet and exercise may require the commitment of doctors, parents and schools, but could produce long-term benefits.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1997
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Coronary artery calcium score combined with Framingham score for risk prediction in asymptomatic individuals
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Coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) can be combined with a person's Framingham Risk Score (FRS) to identify people at high risk of developing coronary artery disease, according to a study of 1,312 people. CACS uses a CT scan of the coronary arteries to measure calcium deposits inside the arteries. In this study, CACS was especially good for identifying people with a low FRS who might have a high risk of coronary artery disease.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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Improving risk of coronary heart disease: can a picture make the difference?
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Pictures of the coronary arteries taken by electron beam tomography (EBT)may not be enough to motivate people to change their lifestyle to prevent coronary artery disease. EBT can show calcium deposits in the arteries that may be the first sign of disease. EBT should definitely not be used to screen healthy people who have no risk factors for coronary artery disease.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2003
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