Key result
Each lower cardiovascular risk factor profile was associated with reduced odds of prevalent coronary artery calcium (OR 0.75; P=0.002) and elevated white blood cell count (OR 0.70; P<0.001).
Why the study?
Does a favorable cardiovascular risk factor profile reduce the prevalence of coronary artery calcification and inflammation in asymptomatic men?
Cross-Sectional (n=440)
Does a favorable cardiovascular risk factor profile reduce the prevalence of coronary artery calcification and inflammation in asymptomatic men?
Odds Ratio: 0.75
p-value: p=.002
A favorable cardiovascular risk factor profile is associated with significantly less subclinical atherosclerosis and inflammation in asymptomatic men.
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Supports risk factor optimization for lower subclinical atherosclerosis in asymptomatic men; leaves open causal effects on CAC progression.
Michos et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Asymptomatic nondiabetic (n=440). Lower cardiovascular risk factor profile vs. Higher number of cardiovascular risk factors was evaluated on Prevalent coronary artery calcium (OR 0.75, p=.002). Each lower cardiovascular risk factor profile was associated with reduced odds of prevalent coronary artery calcium (OR 0.75; P=0.002) and elevated white blood cell count (OR 0.70; P<0.001).
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