Zero coronary artery calcium score

1. Zero coronary artery calcium score is associated with hidden atherosclerosis in calcium-negative asymptomatic patients (23.9%).

   “23.9% of calcium-negative patients harboured hidden atherosclerosis, including 3.5% with obstructive disease.”

   Humansin calcium-negative asymptomatic patients

   Zero calcium scores missed plaque in Malaysian patients

   The Medical journal of Malaysia·Jul 1, 2026

More on Hidden atherosclerosis

1. Zero coronary artery calcium score lowers the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in older patients.

   “Overall, the current literature supports the power of zero CAC as a strong downward risk classifier in older patients”

   Reviewin older patients

   Age and the power of zero CAC in cardiac risk assessment: overview of the literature and a cautionary case

   The British journal of cardiology·Jul 19, 2022