What is Coronary artery calcium (CAC) score?
A CT-based score estimating calcium in coronary arteries; higher scores can mean more plaque.

calcium found · score 112
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A CAC score helps frame cardiovascular risk in shared decision-making with your doctor.
In the illustration
The ring travels the artery; calcium flecks in the wall show bright as it passes over them, and the counter adds them up to a score of 112.
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