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I had a calcium score of zero, is that good? Hereditary high-cholesterol.
by lawls 1y ago
I had a calcium score of zero, is that good? Hereditary high-cholesterol.
- Aurornis 1y agoIf 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.
- Buttons840 1y agoIt 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.
- rsanek 1y agohard 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.