Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scoring: The Gold Standard for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

CAC scoring is the most accurate non-invasive test to assess your actual heart disease risk. Unlike traditional cholesterol tests, CAC directly measures plaque buildup in your arteries, providing personalized risk assessment and prevention strategies.

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The Science Behind CAC Scoring

CAC scoring uses CT imaging to detect and quantify calcium deposits in coronary arteries, providing direct evidence of atherosclerosis and future cardiovascular risk.

Key CAC Research Findings

CAC = 0: The Power of Zero

JACC 2024 study: Patients with CAC=0 and LDL>190 had same low event rates as those with optimal LDL, challenging traditional risk models

Any CAC > 0

MESA study: Even minimal CAC (1-10) increases risk 3-5x vs CAC=0, requiring aggressive prevention regardless of LDL level

MESA Study Findings

CAC provides incremental risk prediction over traditional factors like LDL cholesterol

2024 JACC Paper

Reaffirmed CAC=0 patients have low event rates regardless of LDL level

Our CAC Score Restoration Protocol

1. Comprehensive Cardiovascular Assessment

  • Advanced lipid profiling (LDL-P, ApoB, Lp(a))
  • Inflammation markers (hs-CRP, IL-6)
  • Metabolic health evaluation
Track with: CAC progression, plaque regression markers

2. Personalized Prevention Plan

  • Evidence-based dietary strategies
  • Exercise prescription for arterial health
  • Stress and sleep optimization

3. Advanced Therapies

  • Plaque stabilization protocols
  • Endothelial function support
  • Targeted nutraceutical therapy

Evidence-Based Results

Our approach is backed by clinical research showing plaque stabilization and reduced cardiovascular risk:

  • Plaque stabilization with intensive therapy
  • Reduced CAC progression rates
  • Improved endothelial function
  • Lower cardiovascular event rates

Personalized Prevention Based on Your CAC Score

Your CAC score determines the intensity of prevention needed, from lifestyle changes to medication therapy

CAC = 0 Guidance

  • Low short-term cardiovascular risk
  • May defer statins if LDL 160-190
  • Reassurance for patients
  • Repeat scan in 3-5 years
MOST IMPORTANT

CAC > 0 Guidance

  • Subclinical atherosclerosis present
  • Consider statin therapy
  • More aggressive prevention
  • Repeat scan in 1-2 years

Clinical Applications

  • Personalize statin decisions
  • Guide aspirin use
  • Intermediate-risk patients
  • High-LDL patients

Cardiovascular Support Nutrients

(Evidence-based supplements)

Vitamin K2 CoQ10 Magnesium Omega-3s Garlic Extract Berberine

Program Includes:

  • Initial 2-hour cardiovascular assessment
  • 5 follow-up visits (45-60 minutes each)
  • Advanced lipid panel review and interpretation
  • Customized heart health protocol
  • Weekly check-ins via secure messaging
Start Your Heart Health Journey

How to Lower CAC Naturally

Evidence-based strategies to reduce coronary artery calcium progression

Lifestyle Interventions

  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Reduces inflammation and improves metabolic markers linked to arterial calcification

  • Regular Exercise

    150+ minutes/week of moderate activity improves endothelial function

  • Stress Reduction

    Chronic stress accelerates atherosclerosis - meditation and yoga help

Nutraceutical Approaches

  • Vitamin K2

    Directs calcium away from arteries and into bones

  • Magnesium

    Essential mineral that helps regulate calcium metabolism

  • Eliminate Seed Oils

    Avoid inflammatory vegetable/seed oils (soybean, canola, corn) that contribute to oxidative stress

Clinical Evidence

  • Studies show intensive lifestyle changes can slow CAC progression by 30-50%
  • Vitamin K2 supplementation associated with reduced arterial stiffness
  • Mediterranean diet shown to reduce cardiovascular events despite CAC scores

Patient Experiences

How CAC scoring changed their approach to heart health

Robert J.

Robert J.

CAC Score 125, 54 years old

My CAC score was a wake-up call. After following the personalized prevention plan for 18 months, my follow-up scan showed no progression. This program likely saved me from a heart attack.
Susan T.

Susan T.

CAC Score 0, 48 years old

Getting a CAC score of 0 gave me tremendous peace of mind. The detailed prevention strategies helped me maintain optimal heart health with confidence.
David R.

David R.

CAC Score 350, 62 years old

Despite high cholesterol for years, my CAC score revealed severe plaque buildup. The intensive therapy stabilized my plaque and improved my endothelial function - conventional testing would have missed this.

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