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Coronary Artery Calcium Score

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Last discussed Oct 12, 2026

A non-invasive CT scan of the chest that measures calcium deposits in coronary arteries, used to assess cardiovascular disease risk. Can be self-ordered.

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Sara Gottfried
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Used for: Assessing cardiovascular disease risk in women, especially those with PCOS or other cardiometabolic risk factors, by age 45 Praised: Provides a clear fork-in-the-road decision point for cardiometabolic health a... vs: Notes most conventional doctors won't order this test despite its importance

"If women went away with one thing today, it would be to do a coronary artery calcium score by age 45, and sooner if you've got premature heart disease. It almost gives you this fork in the road in terms of how much you need to pay attention to car..."

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Tara Narula
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Used for: Detecting plaque in the arteries

"Someone like you comes to my office, you think you're totally healthy, I send you for a scan like a calcium score that shows plaque in your arteries."

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