Follow up at general practiceConsultationVisualization of CTA images
Follow up at general practice: As described before
Consultation: As described before
Visualization of CTA images: As described before
Study summary
The VICAD-RISK study assesses if visualization of coronary CT angiography (CTA) images in participants with non-obstructive coronary artery disease will improve LDL lowering, reduce reporting of side effects by cholesterol lowering medications, and modify the coronary artery disease phenotype over 12 months.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* New diagnosis of nonobstructive coronary artery disease
* No known coronary artery disease (no previous coronary revascularization)
* Coronary Artery Disease Reporting and Data System (CAD-RADS) score 1-3
* LDL cholesterol \> 2.0 mmol/l
* Life expectancy \>3 years
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Post CTA test indication for invasive coronary angiography
* Non-evaluable CTA exam
* Obstructive coronary disease (One or more coronary stenosis ≥70%, left main \>40%)
* Ongoing lipid lowering medical treatment (Patients already on lipid lowering medical therapy can be included if the treatment was initiated \<3 months before the time of the CTA test)
* BMI \>40
* Renal insufficiency (eGFR \<40 ml/min)
* Allergy to iodinated contrast media
* Contraindications to statins (Active liver disease Child-Pugh A, B and C, excessive alcohol consumption)
* Participation in a cardiac rehabilitation or lifestyle modification program
* Pregnancy
Primary outcome measure(s)
Change in LDL cholesterol — 12 months Assessed by measurement of LDL cholesterol level (mmol/L) in blood samples at baseline and 12 months follow-up
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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