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<br>Your heart might seem okay. No chest pain. No breath problems. But something serious could be hiding inside. That hidden danger is calcium in the heart.<br>Letu2019s talk about a special scan that can see this danger clearly. Itu2019s called the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score. And yes, it can save lives.<br>Tiny Buildup, Big Problem: Why Calcium in Arteries Is Scary<br>Calcium in arteries is not the same as healthy calcium in your bones. This kind of calcium is hard stuff that sticks inside your heartu2019s blood vessels.<br>Over time, it forms plaque, blocking blood from flowing well. This can lead to a heart
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www.drcorrielus.com Page 01 What Is a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score?
www.drcorrielus.com Page 02 • Your heart might seem okay. No chest pain. No breath problems. But something serious could be hiding inside. That hidden danger is calcium in the heart. • Let’s talk about a special scan that can see this danger clearly. It’s called the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score. And yes, it can save lives. Tiny Buildup, Big Problem:Why Calcium in Arteries Is Scary Calcium in arteries is not the same as healthy calcium in your bones. This kind of calcium is hard stuff that sticks inside your heart’s blood vessels. Over time, it forms plaque, blocking blood from flowing well. This can lead to a heart attack, even if you feel perfectly fine.
www.drcorrielus.com Page 03 • What the CACTest ReallySees Inside You • The CAC test (short for coronaryartery calcium test)is a quick scan using a CT machine. It looks inside yourchestto spothard calcium stuck in your heart arteries. • Thisis not ascary test.Nopain.Noneedles. • What you get from the test: • A clear picture of calcium in the heart • A special number called the Agatston score • An idea of your heart disease risk • A starting point for better health • A chance to prevent a future heart attack
www.drcorrielus.com Page 04 • Feel Healthy? This Cardiac Scoring Test Could Still Change Everything • Youmay think, “I walk daily, I eat okay, Ifeel fine.” But a cardiac scoring test (CAC) checks what you can’t see. It’snot about how you feel - it’s about what’s hiding inside. • This simple scan helps: • Catch heart problems early • Decide if you need treatment • Know your risk clearly • Track progress over time • Give peace of mind or early warning
www.drcorrielus.com Page 05 • How the Calcium Test for Heart Health Is Done • You don’t need to worry about this test. The calcium test for heart health is one of the easiest tests to take. • Prep for CT calcium score test: • No food or drinks 4 hours before • Wear simple, comfy clothes • Remove metal items (necklaces, belts) • No exercise before the scan • Stay calm and relaxed • The scan takes only 10-15 minutes. You lie down. You breathe. That’s it.
www.drcorrielus.com Page 06 • One Score That Could Tell Your Heart’s Future: Understanding Agatston Score • The Agatston score for CAC is the number given after your scan. It tells how much calcium in arteries is found. • What the scores usually mean: • 0 = No calcium = Low risk • 1–99 = Some calcium = Mild risk • 100–399 = More calcium = Moderate risk • 400+ = A lot of calcium = High risk • Your calcium count test is important because higher scores mean higher risk.
www.drcorrielus.com Page 07 • Is Your Score Normal? Let’s Talk About Calcium Score by Age • Knowing the normal calcium score by age is key. It helps you compare your number with others your age. • Average calcium score by age group: • Age 40–49: Often 0, but up to 10 can be okay • Age 50–59: Under 50 is usually low risk • Age 60–69: Under 100 still safe for many • Age 70+: Up to 300 can still be common • But any score above 0 means calcium is starting to build up.
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