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What is the EBT Calcium Score?

April 26, 2017calcium EBT score

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What is the EBT Calcium Score?

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The EBT Calcium Score is a measure of the amount of calcium located around the coronary arteries. Healthy coronary arteries are free of plaque and should have a score of zero (no calcium seen). A positive test means: Calcium deposits were found around the coronary arteries indicating at least some degree of coronary artery disease. The amount of calcium is related to the amount of disease, and would guide your doctor in recommending appropriate treatment, including diet, medication or further testing. A negative test means: No calcium deposits were seen so you probably don’t have any coronary disease and your risk of heart attack is very low. You still should work on any modifiable risk factors (such as diet, exercise and smoking), and we recommend a repeat scan in 5 years, but for now you can relax!