Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Longevity Docs News.
Post hoc analysis found statin-started adults' plaques gained denser calcium over 3 years.
Key Takeaways
- Statin-treated plaques lost noncalcified tissue and gained denser calcium.
- Higher-density calcium on CT was reported as suggestive of passivation.
- Calcium density is a surrogate and has not established clinical benefit.
