{"id":22599,"date":"2025-09-24T14:21:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T07:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T01:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:09:19","slug":"calcium-score-test-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/en\/health-articles\/calcium-score-test-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"CT Calcium Score Test \u2013 Your Heart\u2019s Early Warning System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cDetect heart disease before symptoms appear. Our Calcium Score Test in Bangkok provides a quick, non-invasive CT scan to assess your heart health.\u201d<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6815482af2b6ba06d3126b58701fcc6e\"><strong>About the CT Calcium Score Test<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-901c70fe79a59da8f2634b23f1b8b3c8\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><strong> What Is a Calcium Score Test?<\/strong><br>Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) testing uses a CT scanner to measure calcium deposits in coronary arteries. The higher the score, the higher the risk of coronary artery disease, which can lead to narrowing, ischemic heart disease, or heart attack.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10d044a9c33b192c70968994a7c48da2\"><strong>Causes of a High Calcium Score<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><strong>What Causes a High Calcium Score?<\/strong><br>Calcium buildup results from chronic vascular inflammation, aging, poor diet, smoking, and conditions such as diabetes or high cholesterol. This buildup narrows blood vessels, limiting blood flow and increasing heart attack risk.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a90c4698ccd3f064d89a54c9a01f182f\"><strong>Who Should Take the Test?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Who Is Calcium Score Test Recommended For?<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Adults age 40 and above<\/li>\n\n<li>People with moderate coronary risk factors<\/li>\n\n<li>Family history of heart disease<\/li>\n\n<li>Patients with high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease<\/li>\n\n<li>Smokers<\/li>\n\n<li>People with obesity or high-fat diet<\/li>\n\n<li>Postmenopausal women<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/thumbnail?id=1lX_a5ubJkvsGbz-D3IrJwpdFn8XSIPsD&amp;sz=w2000-h2000\" alt=\"CT Calcium Score Test - Who should be taking the test?\" class=\"wp-image-22603\"\/><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90b3c0417fb42d31b234dfa60d399e80\"><strong>Why Take the CT Calcium Score<\/strong> <strong>Test?<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Why Choose a Calcium Score Test?<\/strong><br>This test provides early insights for preventive care, even if you have no symptoms. It supports lifestyle changes, medication adjustments, and timely treatment to protect your heart and extend life expectancy.<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a83cd28b2902d498b566191e9578e8c\"><strong>Preparation Guidelines<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>How to Prepare for Your Calcium Score Test<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inform your doctor about chronic conditions or pregnancy.<\/li>\n\n<li>Avoid stimulants like caffeine or alcohol before the test.<\/li>\n\n<li>Do not smoke at least four hours prior.<\/li>\n\n<li>Remove jewelry and accessories.<\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba8ef308aa151e9930057dcde7bb6737\"><strong>Understanding Your Test Results<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Understanding Calcium Score Results<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>0:<\/strong> No plaque, very low risk.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>1\u2013100:<\/strong> Mild plaque, low risk.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>101\u2013400:<\/strong> Moderate plaque, moderate risk.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>&gt;400:<\/strong> Extensive plaque, high risk of heart disease within 2\u20135 years.<\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51bdf4e5654bd049b55afe0bd13c8c7e\"><strong>Key Benefits<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Benefits of Calcium Score Test at Thainakarin Hospital<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Quick, non-invasive, and painless (10\u201315 minutes)<\/li>\n\n<li>No fasting or contrast agents required<\/li>\n\n<li>Detects early plaque before symptoms develop<\/li>\n\n<li>Helps prevent serious cardiovascular events<\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e24b34e8dda33a48d8f0482b8a7a3c2\"><strong>Comparison with Other Tests<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Calcium Score vs. Exercise Stress Test (EST)<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Exercise Stress Test (EST):<\/strong> Detects advanced artery narrowing during physical activity.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Calcium Score Test:<\/strong> Detects early calcium buildup before symptoms, allowing preventive care.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Take Action for Your Heart Today<\/strong><br>\u201cStay one step ahead of heart disease. <a href=\"https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/en\/appointment\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/en\/appointment\/\">Book your Calcium Score Test now<\/a> for early detection and peace of mind.\u201d<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For inquiries and appointments, please contact us at:<\/li>\n\n<li>Telephone: (+66) 02 340 7777<\/li>\n\n<li>Email: international@thainakarin.co.th<\/li><\/ul><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cDetect heart disease before symptoms appear. Our Calcium Score Test in Bangkok provides a quick, non-invasive CT scan to assess your heart health.\u201d About the CT Calcium Score Test What Is a Calcium Score Test?Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) testing uses a CT scanner to measure calcium deposits in coronary arteries. The higher the score, the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":22602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"CT Calcium Score Test in Bangkok | Thainakarin Hospital","_seopress_titles_desc":"Non-invasive CT Calcium Score Test at Thainakarin Hospital, Bangkok. 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