Coronary calcium scoring is a CT scan used to detect and quantify calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, which are the blood vessels supplying the heart. These deposits are a sign of atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up in the arteries, potentially leading to heart attacks or strokes. The score helps assess a person's risk of developing these cardiovascular events.
Coronary calcium scoring is a CT scan used to detect and quantify calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, which are the blood vessels supplying the heart. These deposits are a sign of atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up in the arteries, potentially leading to heart attacks or strokes. The score helps assess a person's risk of developing these cardiovascular events.