Cholesterol can look “normal” and you can still have plaque.

In this episode, we break down proactive heart disease screening before a heart attack or stroke—starting with the coronary calcium score test and when to consider coronary CT angiography (CTA). We explain why prevention shouldn’t rely on a basic lipid panel alone, and how risk factors like family history, diabetes, and borderline labs may justify earlier imaging.

You’ll learn what a coronary calcium score does (and doesn’t) show, and how advanced CTA plaque analysis helps visualize plaque, measure type and volume, and assess true cardiovascular risk—not just estimate it.

If you’re wondering whether you should be screened due to genetics or early heart disease in your family, this conversation helps you understand the right questions to ask a qualified provider.

Share this with someone who needs it. For more information on heart disease prevention and screening options, reach out through our website.

Timestamps

00:00 – Why reactive healthcare fails
 00:27 – Preventing heart attacks before they happen
 00:44 – Why waiting for chest pain is too late
 02:16 – Risk factors vs. actual plaque
 03:18 – Coronary calcium score explained
 03:41 – What is coronary CTA plaque analysis?
 05:06 – Measuring plaque type and volume
 06:50 – Who should screen earlier
 09:59 – Who benefits most from proactive prevention
 12:43 – Calcium score: screening vs. monitoring
 16:52 – Women & soft plaque limitations
 20:18 – Treat heart disease a decade early

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