Atherosclerosis screening plus physical activity assessment give doctors a more accurate picture of mortality risk

(Elsevier) 'On a scale of 1 - 10, how much do you exercise (0-none, 10-always).' Adding this simple question when assessing elderly patients undergoing coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans can help clinicians better understand and treat patients, report scientists in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality& Outcomes, published by Elsevier.
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