Low coronary artery calcium score associated with excellent prognosis regardless of age: New study

Low coronary artery calcium score associated with excellent prognosis regardless of age: New study

Source: Medical Xpress

Having a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero has generally been accepted as a marker of a very low risk of having a cardiac event within the next five years. However, age is a strong contributor to coronary risk, with risk increasing markedly as people age.

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