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