Calcium score

Score cálcico

Diagnostic test that measures the amount of calcium that may have accumulated in the atherosclerotic plaques of the coronary arteries using state-of-the-art MDCT equipment. It is a non-invasive test that does not require iodinated contrast. No prior preparation is necessary. Calcified plaques are detected using a specialised workstation that allows the exact amount of calcium to be quantified and given a score, which is known in medical practice as the calcium score.