Today’s Capital Cardiology Minute: Coronary Calcium Scoring Dr. Lance Sullenberger breaks down coronary calcium scoring, what it is, what it measures, and why it matters for your heart health. Coronary calcium scoring is a quick, non-invasive scan that looks for calcium in the coronary arteries. It helps identify early plaque buildup and gives patients and providers a clearer picture of future heart-risk, even before symptoms appear. Understanding your score can guide prevention, treatment, and

What is a Coronary Calcium Study? The on-site CT Scanner at Cardiovascular Interventions is an invaluable tool. We perform Coronary Calcium Studies as a part of our clinical work-up for coronary artery disease. This test helps us determine each patient's risk factor for developing the disease. In this video I explain more about the what test is and what it shows. | Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MD