Calcium Score

Calcium Score is a simple 10-minute examination in which the heart is thoroughly examined to detect the presence of calcium in the coronary vessels. Calcium is a reliable factor for identifying the existence of atherosclerotic disease. The atheromatous disease may well be developed without the deposition of calcium on the walls of the coronary vessels, but its discovery can be a warning sign for the existence of the underlying disease. Furthermore, it should lead to a change of dietary habits, the avoidance of aggravating factors, while administration of medication and the performance of more specialised diagnostic tests cannot be excluded.

This measurement precedes the coronary angiogram. If a patient so wishes, he/she may request a calcium score test and if calcium is detected, proceed to the rest of the procedure. In people living under the influence of aggravating factors such as smoking, cholesterol, blood sugar and stress, this measurement is a good indicator of just how much their blood vessels have been affected.