Coronary Artery Calcium Score
$299 / 25 min interpretation consult
The single best test for quick cardiac risk stratification. A 10-minute scan that can change how you think about your heart health for the next 20 years.
The Science
What This Test Measures
A coronary artery calcium (CAC) score measures the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries using a low-dose CT scan. The result is an Agatston score: 0 means no detectable calcium, while higher numbers indicate increasing plaque burden.
The CAC score is one of the strongest independent predictors of cardiovascular events — often outperforming traditional risk factors like cholesterol and blood pressure alone. A score of 0 in a low-risk individual is powerfully reassuring. A score above 100 in a 45-year-old demands attention, even if everything else looks "normal."
The catch? Most people get a number and don't know what to do with it. A score of 50 — is that bad? Should you start a statin? Change your exercise routine? That's where physician interpretation makes the difference.
Included
What You Get
25-minute physician consultation with Dr. Hillary Lin
CAC score interpretation in context of your full risk profile
Age- and sex-adjusted percentile ranking
Risk stratification and 10-year event risk discussion
Cardiac risk reduction plan matched to your risk profile
Guidance on whether advanced imaging (CCTA) is warranted
The Process
How It Works
01
Get your CAC scan
Schedule a coronary calcium score at any local imaging center. Typically $75–$150 out of pocket.
02
Quick, painless scan
The scan takes about 10 minutes — no contrast dye, no fasting, no prep required.
03
Receive your score
You'll get a number (Agatston score) ranging from 0 to 1,000+. Bring it to your consult.
04
Review with Dr. Lin
25-minute consult to interpret your score in context — what it means and what to do about it.
Is This Right For You?
Who This Is For
Adults 40+ with no symptoms who want a clearer cardiac risk signal
You have borderline risk factors and want a tiebreaker
Family history of heart disease and want hard data on your own risk
You already have a CAC score and want a physician to explain it
You're deciding whether pharmacotherapy (statins, etc.) makes sense
You want the fastest, lowest-cost entry point to cardiac risk assessment
Book a review
Schedule Your Consultation
25-minute review via secure video.
CAC Score Interpretation
25-minute review · Video consultation
$299
25-minute physician consultation with Dr. Hillary Lin
CAC score interpretation in context of your full risk profile
Age- and sex-adjusted percentile ranking
Risk stratification and 10-year event risk discussion
Cardiac risk reduction plan matched to your risk profile
Guidance on whether advanced imaging (CCTA) is warranted
Have results from multiple tests?
Book an Essential Consultation ($847, 45 min) for a physician review across all your data.
Book a Full ConsultationCAC scan is obtained at a local imaging facility of your choice. Scan cost ($75–$150) is not included in the consultation fee.
Interpretation consultation provided by Hillary Lin, MD.