Table 3: Clinical interpretation of the degree of coronary calcification.
Degree of calcification |
Clinical interpretation |
Zero calcium score |
Very low risk of future coronary events |
CAC <100 and <75th percentile for sex, age and race |
Low risk of future coronary events. Low probability of myocardial ischemia |
CAC> 100 or > 75th percentile for sex, age and race |
Higher risk of future coronary events (aggravating factor) Consider reclassifying the individual to high risk |
CAC> 400 |
Higher probability of myocardial ischemia |