What is the significance of a positive family history for coronary heart disease in patients with a zero coronary artery calcium score?
The significance of a positive family history for coronary heart disease in patients with a zero coronary artery calcium score was studied in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. The results showed that a positive family history of coronary heart disease was associated with a higher risk of coronary events and mortality, even in those with a zero coronary artery calcium score. This suggests that a positive family history should be considered when assessing patients' risk of cardiovascular disease.