Table 4. NNT According CAC Categories Across Statin Candidate Group.
| Number | NNT for ACM (14% RR*) | |
|---|---|---|
| SR group | ||
| CAC=0 | 7092 | 834 |
| CAC=1–100 | 4518 | 500 |
| CAC>100 | 2278 | 385 |
| Any CAC | 6796 | 0455 |
| SC group | ||
| CAC=0 | 2422 | 1250 |
| CAC=1–100 | 1227 | 1250 |
| CAC>100 | 397 | 667 |
| Any CAC | 1624 | 1000 |
| SN group | ||
| CAC=0 | 10454 | 2000 |
| CAC=1–100 | 2494 | 1429 |
| CAC>100 | 493 | 500 |
| Any CAC | 2948 | 1112 |
NNT, number needed to treat; CAC, coronary artery calcium; ACM, all-cause mortality; SR, statin recommended; SC, statin considered; SN, statin not recommended; RR, risk reduction.
*Based on a 14% relative reduction of ACM from a Cochran meta analysis.20