Originally Posted by mrfreddy
a CT angiogram wont reduce anything, it just tells you how much calcium you have in your arteries, which indicates whether or not you have any plaque.
so, if you are worried enuff about CHD to take statins, why not do a test like this to find out if you should even bother?
re: CT Angiogram
I've already had one, and a treadmill stress test.
But, are you suggesting that everyone get one as an alternative to statins? And, what does one do with the results? If the results are "moderate blockage indicated", or "significant blockage", then are you saying statins are OK? What if the results are "no blockage", but one has a family history of heart disease and high cholesterol? Your simpleton recommendations kind of break down when it comes to large populations and cost-beneift analysis.
re: statins
I take niacin instead, mostly for financial reasons (I'm self-insured with no deductible).
BTW - you've not addressed the cost-benefit issues at all.