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cohort study
Coverage of cohort study in the Nexus archive.
- Coronary Calcium Scores From Nongated CT Scans Predicted Cardiovascular Risks
A cohort study found that incidental coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores from nongated chest CT scans accurately predicted cardiovascular risks. Patients with moderate nongated CAC scores had significantly higher cardiovascular risks.
- Heart Health in Pregnancy May Tell of Future Risk
A cohort study found that better cardiovascular health during pregnancy is associated with improved cardiometabolic health in the following 7 years. The analysis used a modified Life's Essential 8 framework tailored for pregnancy-specific heart health.