Figure 2. Cardiovascular Event Rate for HNR Study Participants.
The cardiovascular event rates for participants in the HNR study with and without statin indication according to ESC and ACC/AHA guidelines are shown, stratified by CAC. Group. There figure shows a distinct increase in cardiovascular event rates with increasing CAC score, irrespective of statin indication according to ESC and ACC/AHA guidelines. Reprinted, with permission, from Mahabadi et al. (92). ACC/AHA = American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association; CAC = coronary artery calcium; ESC = European Society for Cardiology; HNR = Heinz Nixdorf RECALL.