Tag: Calcification

Vascular calcification is a significant predictor for the development of coronary heart disease [1.7.1]. While no single medication definitively removes all types of calcification, several pharmacological approaches aim to manage or slow its progression. This article reviews what medication is used to remove calcification in various forms.

Despite initial promise based on the similarities between calcific aortic stenosis and atherosclerosis, major randomized controlled trials have conclusively demonstrated that statins do not prevent aortic stenosis or slow its progression. This surprising finding has reshaped the understanding of the disease's progression and the role of lipid-lowering therapy in managing it.