Coronary Calcium Score

Risks

A coronary calcium scan is a very safe procedure; however, it does involve radiation and should be used only when it can provide valuable information about heart attack risk such as on patients at intermediate risk according to their Framingham Risk Score. It requires significantly less radiation than a coronary angiogram or a nuclear stress test.

Because a coronary calcium scan uses radiation, it’s not recommended during pregnancy. Be sure to notify your doctor if you’re—or may be—pregnant. Also, if you’ve undergone many tests or procedures that involve radiation in the past, please inform your doctor.

Improving Patient Care

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) is the leading nonprofit medical society representing invasive and interventional cardiology. Founded in 1978, SCAI’s mission is to lead the global interventional cardiovascular community through education, advocacy, research, and quality patient care. 

SCAI has dedicated its work to advancing the profession and is the designated society for guidance, representation, professional recognition, education, and research opportunities for invasive and interventional cardiology professionals. For more than 40 years, SCAI has personified professional excellence and innovation globally, fostering a trusted community of more than 4,500 members dedicated to medical advancement and lifesaving care for adults and children with cardiovascular disease.  

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions®

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