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The CAC Test: A Cost-Effective Tool That Could Save Your Life
The Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) test is a powerful, non-invasive tool for assessing your risk of heart disease. It's a quick scan that measures the calcium buildup in the arteries of your heart, an early indicator of atherosclerosis—a condition that leads to heart disease.

By providing a CAC score, the test offers a clear picture of your future risk of cardiovascular events. The higher your CAC score, the more calcified plaque you have in your arteries, increasing your heart disease risk. On the other hand, a score of zero indicates a low risk of heart disease.
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