Coronary Artery Calcification Test

A CAC score of zero is associated with very low risk of both heart attack and all-cause mortality. CAC improves prediction of future cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality beyond conventional risk factors in asymptomatic diabetes cohorts. The CAC test predicts all-cause mortality, not only cardiac events. The CAC score is not fixed and can be slowed, stopped, or reversed through lifestyle changes. A CAC score of zero is ideal. The CAC score is one of the best predictors not only of heart attack risk but of all-cause mortality. Knowing your CAC score provides a concrete measure of cardiovascular risk. The CAC test is considered one of the best predictors of all-cause mortality, not limited to heart disease. Contrast-enhanced coronary CT angiography can add plaque information that reclassifies patients whose CAC score is ambiguous. Even an extremely high CAC score can be stabilized through comprehensive lifestyle intervention including low-carb diet, sleep optimization, stress management, fasting, and elimination of processed foods. A high CAC score can coexist with completely normal cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, and blood sugar readings. The CAC test reveals the actual de…