What Do Coronary Calcium Scan Numbers Mean?

What Do Coronary Calcium Scan Numbers Mean? (0:38)

A score of zero on the coronary calcium scan means you have no calcium buildup in the coronary arteries. In this video, Merle Myerson, MD, Director of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention with Bassett Medical Center explains how the scores are measured.

Merle Myerson, MD

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About Merle Myerson, MD

Merle Myerson, MD, is a cardiologist and board-certified lipidologist with expertise in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and sports cardiology. Dr. Myerson's research activities focus on cardiovascular disease risk factors including the diagnosis and treatment of high cholesterol, blood pressure, obesity, smoking, and sedentary lifestyle, as well as cardiovascular disease in women.

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What Do Coronary Calcium Scan Numbers Mean?