Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Traditional cardiovascular risk calculators typically use age, cholesterol level, smoking status, and other factors to estimate heart disease risk. But they may underestimate or overestimate risk in many patients.  Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score provides more personalized risk stratification.

At Bay Medical and Wellness Center, we believe in using the latest tools to provide personalized, preventative care. In this article, I’ll explain what a calcium score is, how it works, and why it may be one of the most important tests to help assess your risk for future heart disease.