All participants in their study were without known heart disease. (sciencedaily.com)
Previous studies had found that calcium scores were effective in predicting heart disease among adults with known heart disease risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, current smoking or a family history of heart disease. (sciencedaily.com)
«Normally, calcium scoring is only recommended for patients with known heart disease risks. (sciencedaily.com)