What is the role of coronary artery calcium score of zero and other negative risk markers for cardiovascular disease?
The role of coronary artery calcium score of zero and other negative risk markers for cardiovascular disease was studied in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). The results of the study showed that a coronary artery calcium score of zero is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as other negative risk markers such as lower body mass index, lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure, lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, higher high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and not smoking. These findings suggest that a coronary artery calcium score of zero and other negative risk markers can be used to help identify individuals who are at a lower risk for developing cardiovascular disease. 