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A calcium heart score test is performed to identify the amount of calcified plaque in your heart’s arteries. An elevated calcium heart score may indicate that you need to make certain lifestyle adjustments to reduce your risk of a heart attack.
What is a good calcium score by age? The best coronary calcium score at any age is zero, meaning you have no sign of calcification in your arteries.
The estimated arterial age of a person with a calcium score of 190 is 77 years. To calculate it on your own, you need to use an equation: AA = 39.1 + 7.25 × log(CS+1) where: AA — arterial age; and CS — calcium score (Agatston score).
When calcium is present, the higher the score, the higher the risk of heart disease. A score of 100 to 300 means moderate plaque deposits. It's associated with a relatively high risk of a heart attack or other heart disease over the next 3 to 5 years.
The average heart calcium score by age varies depending on several factors, including gender, race, and lifestyle habits. However, according to the American Heart Association, the following are the average heart calcium scores by age: * Age 45-54: 21.5. * Age 55-64: 33.6.
A calcium scoring test can assist healthcare providers in making treatment decisions for people with borderline risk of heart disease. Calcium score testing results could help you if you’re between ages 40 and 70 and at increased risk for heart disease but don’t have symptoms.
Your calcium score gives your health care team an idea of how much plaque is in your heart arteries and may help predict your risk of a future heart attack. Your CAC score can help you determine your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Calcium Calculator. Input your age, select your gender and race/ethnicity, input (optionally) your observed calcium score and click "Calculate".