Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scoring in Kharkiv
Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scoring is a modern, non‑invasive, high‑precision CT method that detects calcified atherosclerotic plaques in coronary arteries before symptoms appear. It is one of the most effective ways to identify early heart attack risk and assess coronary disease. The examination is performed on CT Philips Brilliance 64.
Benefits at Brigid Center
Early detection
Identifies calcified plaques before clinical symptoms.
Low radiation
Low‑dose CT with high diagnostic accuracy.
Fast
Total time 5–10 minutes; no contrast required.
Agatston score
Automated calcium index calculation and risk stratification.
ECG gating
ECG‑synchronized scanning for motion‑stable coronary imaging.
Modern CT
Philips Brilliance — fast acquisition and reliable quality.
Why perform CAC?
Coronary calcium burden is a reliable marker of atherosclerosis. CAC quantifies vascular involvement, assesses CAD risk, predicts heart attack probability and guides personalized prevention strategies.
Who should consider CAC?
- Men and women over 40.
- Patients with hypertension or diabetes.
- Elevated cholesterol.
- Smokers (current or former).
- Overweight or chronic stress.
- Family history of heart disease.
Agatston Score — interpretation
- 0 — no calcium: minimal risk.
- 1–10 — very low risk.
- 11–100 — mild atherosclerosis.
- 101–400 — moderate risk.
- >400 — high probability of CAD.
Procedure
- Performed on a Philips Brilliance CT scanner.
- Short low‑dose acquisitions synchronized with ECG.
- No contrast administered.
- Total duration 5–10 minutes.
Equipment and quality
- Philips Brilliance CT with low‑dose protocols.
- ECG gating to reduce motion artifacts.
- Automated Agatston index calculation.
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