The CAC score is just one variable in a total picture of your total risk for CAD. With a calcium score gt 1k you tend to have a more stable plaque. This could lower your risk for stroke and certain coronary events. If you have unstable plaque and undergo angioplasty you may have a greater risk of a adverse event. The calcium score also breaks down where the calcium deposits are located which indicates where and how pathogenic the calcium may be. The bottom line is you must be cognizant of all the details that are included in cardiovascular disease. A few factors not mentioned is family history, genetics, lifestyle, lifetime blood pressure and any other cormobid conditions.

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