Heart Disease and CAC Score Screening
Discussion on heart disease, CAC score screening, and proposed legislation on discrimination based on vaccination status featured on 'Fox & Friends First'. The CAC score measures calcium buildup in heart arteries to detect early signs of heart disease. It is a non-traditional but valuable risk factor in forecasting cardiac disease.
Key Points
- CAC score measures calcium buildup in heart arteries
- Higher score indicates greater risk of heart disease
- Useful in combination with other risk factors for determining medical therapy
Pros
- CAC score helps detect early signs of heart disease
- Allows for preventive steps to lower risk
- Useful tool for identifying individuals at higher risk of heart attack
Cons
- Limited coverage by some insurance plans
- No standardized guidelines for testing or frequency of repeat testing