Recently, the number of people getting a CT coronary…

Recently, the number of people getting a CT coronary calcium score has increased significantly. To assess the risk of a heart attack, should everyone undergo this test? According to a new JAMA study, the answer is no. The study followed 6,000 people over 10 years to track the development of heart disease. Using information such as age, blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate, the overall predictive value of these standard factors alone was quite limited. However, the calcium score proved genuinely useful specifically for people with borderline risk. Among those with a zero calcium score, only 1.9% experienced a heart attack over 10 years. In contrast, when the score exceeded 300, 14.3% experienced a heart attack. This does n