| ▲ | lawls 6 days ago | |
I had a calcium score of zero, is that good? Hereditary high-cholesterol. | ||
| ▲ | Buttons840 6 days ago | parent | next [-] | |
It is expected to be 0 if you're under 45 years old or so, I think. When I did a CAC test, the results came with charts showing where I was compared to the expected value for my age. Also, taking a statin can increase the CAC score because statins cause fat build ups to calcify faster which makes them less likely to break free and cause big problems. | ||
| ▲ | Aurornis 6 days ago | parent | prev | next [-] | |
If you’re young: Good but doesn’t guarantee anything. If you’re old: Great! Keep an eye on cholesterol. CAC is a lagging indicator. Its usefulness is more about assessing damage done, not rate of change or future risk. | ||
| ▲ | rsanek 6 days ago | parent | prev [-] | |
hard to say. the score itself is just a small part of what is included in the report. ask to see the full one to see what all the radiologist found. | ||