Calcium Scoring - White-Wilson

WW0149 - CACS Info Booklet 3/19/04 9:59 AM Page 1 Distribution ofCalcium Scoresin WomenCalcium scores <11 are associated with a lowlikelihood (<1%) of any CAD and have excellentprognosis. Please follow the general healthguidelines for primary prevention of CV disease:reduce dietary fat intake, exercise regularly, stopsmoking, treat hypertension is it exists. See yourprimary physician for information or help. RepeatCACS scan in 2-5 between 11 and 400 are associated witha significant (>2% per year) risk of future cardiacevents, especially with scores above 100. Putsimply, a Calcium score of more than 10 indicatesthe presence of Coronary Heart Disease andrequires a reduction of LDL cholesterol to lessthan 100 mg%. See your primary physician forinformation and scores >400 indicate extensive CADand a high likelihood (>90%) of at least onesignificantly obstructed coronary vessel (>70%stenosis).

101-400 >400 No identifiable plaque or insignificant plaque burden Mild to moderate atherosclerotic Extensive atherosclerotic Very unlikely, <1% ... The coronary calcium scoring exam does not define the severity of any particular blockage and is not a substitute for stress testing or cardiac catheterization. The evaluation of the amount of

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