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What is a good calcium score for a 70 year old man?

While a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of 0 is always the best result, about 50% of people over 70 still have a zero score, and this result is a strong indicator of low risk for cardiovascular events. A good calcium score for a 70 year old man is often interpreted differently than for a younger person, considering that some calcification is more common with age. However, the absence of calcium still provides significant reassurance of excellent cardiovascular health.

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