What Is a Calcium Score?

Understand your heart health with a quick, simple test.

A calcium score measures how much calcified plaque has built up in your heart's arteries, providing you with a number that shows where your heart health stands today.

Am I Qualified?

Get a Real Look Inside Your Heart

A calcium score comes from a quick CT scan — and it does something most tests can't. It actually looks inside your heart's arteries and checks for calcium deposits, which are a telltale sign of plaque. Left unnoticed, that's the plaque that can eventually lead to a heart attack.

Most tests, like a cholesterol check, can only estimate your risk. This one shows you what's really going on in there, giving you and your doctor the information you need to make lasting changes.

How It Works

What Happens During Your Scan

Lie Down for Your Exam

You'll lie on a table for a painless CT scan. No need to change or prep in advance.

The Scanner Captures Images

In just a few seconds, the CT scanner takes detailed images of your heart's arteries.

Your Score Is Measured

Specialized software identifies calcium deposits and calculates your calcium score.

You're Done

No recovery time needed. You're done in about 15 minutes and free to get back to your day.

Calcium Score Ranges

What Your Score Means

0

No detectable plaque. Your risk of heart disease from calcium buildup is low.

1-99

Mild plaque present. Early-stage buildup. A good time to focus on prevention.

100-299

Moderate plaque present. Meaningful buildup that usually warrants a closer look with a cardiologist.

300+

Extensive plaque present. Significant buildup. This score typically calls for prompt follow-up care.

What Happens Next

Your Score Is Only the Starting Point

Whatever your number shows, you won't be left to figure out what it means on your own. HeartCLEAR™ is backed by CVAUSA cardiology practices, so if your score points to something worth a closer look, you're already connected to the right care, not searching for it after the fact.

That's the real difference: a scan that's just a number is only half the story. A scan that leads somewhere is the whole point.

Interpreting Your Results

WHO HEARTCLEAR™ IS FOR

Is This Right For Me?

You don't need symptoms or a referral, just a few common risk factors, like age, family history, or high blood pressure. A quick check can tell you whether now's the right time.

See If You Qualify

Answering Your HeartCLEAR™ Questions

Is a high score dangerous?

A high score means more plaque has built up, but it's not an emergency in itself. Your care team will help you understand what your specific number means and what steps make sense from there.

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Your score generally reflects plaque that's already there, so it won't go down, but the buildup can slow significantly with the right changes, and future scans can show whether your plan is working.

How is this different from a cholesterol test?

A cholesterol test estimates your risk based on blood markers. A calcium score shows actual plaque in your arteries, measured directly, giving you a more concrete picture of where you stand today.

Is the scan safe?

Yes. It's a low-dose CT scan, similar to what's used for many routine imaging exams, with no injections or contrast required.

How often should I get scanned?

It depends on your score and risk factors. Many people with a low score won't need another scan for several years; a cardiologist can help determine the right timeline for you.