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My dr wants me to get a calcium score study, should I?

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jul 22 8:38am | Replies (40)
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Numbers re lipids would be very helpful, as well as CAC score.

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loriesco | @loriesco | Jul 12 12:39pm

there are MANY types of lipid scores. And CAC scores (think mine was 10 can't remember)
There are a kalidescope of numbers and tests. The cardiologists have a puzzle they plug all the pieces into. No single test is definitive. But NOT knowing your numbers leaves one at risk for a heart attack and stroke - especially with inherited familial coronary artery disease. (LPa test)
0: No calcium detected, very low risk.
1-10: Minimal calcium, low risk.
11-100: Mild plaque buildup, moderate risk.
101-300: Moderate plaque buildup, higher risk.
301-400: Extensive plaque buildup, very high risk.
400+: Very high risk of a heart attack.

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