Today’s Capital Cardiology Minute: Coronary Calcium Scoring Dr. Lance Sullenberger breaks down coronary calcium scoring, what it is, what it measures, and why it matters for your heart health. Coronary calcium scoring is a quick, non-invasive scan that looks for calcium in the coronary arteries. It helps identify early plaque buildup and gives patients and providers a clearer picture of future heart-risk, even before symptoms appear. Understanding your score can guide prevention, treatment, and

A computed tomography (CT) calcium score test measures calcium buildup in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. It can help patients and doctors better understand a person’s risk for cardiovascular diseases, and may help guide treatment for those with low to moderate risk of heart disease or help those whose heart disease risk is not clear. This includes the ability to determine if statins will benefit a patient, or if they do not need them. For more information on calcium scoring and to