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What is coronary calcium score? i had a ct scan and my total coronary calcium score is 102. what does this figure mean, bad, good or otherwise.
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CAD & CALCIUM: The presence of calcium means hardening (atherosclerosis) of heart artery. Inside the artery wall the fat, inflammation and calcium form plaque. The larger the score , greater the plaque burden and high risk of heart attack. 0-10 no plaque. 11-100 mild. 101-400 moderate and >400 severe plaque. 102 is mild- moderate. Lipitor (atorvastatin) & Plavix good. Sometimes higher number but no obstruction on angiogram.
Answered 6/15/2019
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Ca score...: Calcium score of 101-400 implies definite, at least moderate atherosclerotic plaque formation with a high likelihood of mild coronary artery disease with significant coronary artery narrowing possible.
Answered 7/28/2014
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Check this article: http://www.dicardiology.com/article/ct-coronary-calcium-scoring-predicts-long-term-cardiac-health
Answered 4/3/2019
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