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After 2 years just had another ct cardiac calcium scoring test (at 68 years of age) and "impression: 1. coronary artery calcium score of 0 agatston. 2. the heart is normal in size." why is my coronary artery calcium score test result all the time 0?

Q: after 2 years just had another ct cardiac calcium scoring test (at 68 years of age) and "impression: 1. coronary artery calcium score of 0 agatston. 2. the heart is normal in size." why is my coronary artery calcium score test result all the time 0?

: You are lucky than most men at your age with a calcium score of 0. However, I wonder why this test was repeated after 2 years if you had a perfect score 2 years ago. Take care.

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You are lucky than most men at your age with a calcium score of 0. However, I wonder why this test was repeated after 2 years if you had a perfect score 2 years ago. Take care.

Answered 8/22/2023

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A member asked:

After 2 years just had another ct cardiac calcium scoring test (at 68 years of age) and "impression: 1. coronary artery calcium score of 0 agatston. 2. the heart is normal in size." why is my coronary artery calcium score test result all the time 0?

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