# Advancements in cardiovascular risk assessment > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/advancements-in-cardiovascular-risk-assessment > Updated: 2026-08-28T15:00:28.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Medical research and clinical practices are evolving toward more precise methods for assessing cardiovascular risk, particularly for asymptomatic or moderate-risk individuals. Initial developments highlighted the integration of advanced imaging, such as Coronary CT Angiography and artificial intelligence, alongside calcium scoring to identify non-obstructive plaques that traditional stress tests might miss. Research indicated that coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans significantly refine risk estimates for patients in borderline categories; for example, those with a CAC score of 300 or higher showed a 14.3 percent risk rate compared to 1.9 percent for those with no detectable calcium. Subsequent findings expanded these assessment tools to include genetic data. A study presented at the ESC Congress 2026 demonstrated that incorporating polygenic risk scores could reclassify the risk category for approximately 42.6% of patients in a Spanish study, subsequently leading to improved health measures like lower LDL cholesterol. Additionally, research suggests that routine nongated chest CT scans may be as effective as dedicated ECG-gated scans for predicting cardiovascular risk, offering a more convenient method for risk stratification. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: New methods improve coronary artery disease risk assessment Studies show that polygenic risk scores and nongated chest CT calcium scores can effectively improve cardiovascular risk assessment and patient preventive management. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-methods-improve-coronary-artery-disease-risk-assessment ### 2026-08-26: Advanced imaging and calcium scans improve cardiovascular risk assessment New medical approaches and studies highlight the importance of coronary calcium scans and advanced imaging in accurately assessing cardiovascular risk for asymptomatic patients. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/advanced-imaging-and-calcium-scans-improve-cardiovascular-risk-assessment --- Cite as: Advancements in cardiovascular risk assessment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/advancements-in-cardiovascular-risk-assessment