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
Personalized cardiac risk reduction recommendations
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
Asymptomatic adults 40+ who want proactive cardiac screening
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 Your 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
Personalized cardiac risk reduction recommendations
Guidance on whether advanced imaging (CCTA) is warranted
Have results from multiple tests?
Book a One-Time Consultation ($599, 45 min) for a comprehensive 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.