Calcium score test reviews: what people say on X

• “Thanks @altcap, I also got a CAC scan @theallinpod summit and it couldn't have been an easier experience thanks to @ezrainc. Fortunately my score was 1 so I can rest easy for a bit and focus on other areas of health, data is indeed power!”

• “I have ordered tens of thousands of the calcium CT score exams in the last 30 years and still feel everybody should have one around age 45 to 50. …”

• “A calcium score of 641 started me on my 2-year journey of heart discovery- and probably saved my life.”

• “Thank you Brad—I’m a lawyer in healthcare and should know this but so should my PCP. 2 years ago when I told my PCP I wanted a CAC scan, he said, “where did you get that idea?”
  
  I said there’s this guy named Brad Gerstner who is also a lawyer, MBA, world class investor and seems like someone who wants to help people—he had never heard of you and I frankly did not care to explain. His reply: “yes, excellent idea.”
  
  Dial forward and my cardiologist is actively managing my status now. …”

• “Just got my coronary CT calcium scan last night. The process was even easier than I thought it'd be. Lay down, couple wires hooked up to ya, go into a spinny machine and breath deep 3 times. 4-5 min total, and only $125. No brainer. …”

• “A year ago- I had a life saving situation. After not feeling “right” I got a calcium score test which was extremely high- leading to getting a heart stent and a diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease. That calcium score test was a Godsend. …”

• “I had a coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan this week, and my calcium score was 0—which is as good as it gets.
  
  If you’re 40 or older, or your doctor encourages you to have a CAC scan done, I strongly recommend you do so.”

• “I had the privilege of attending the Go Red for Women luncheon. Ladies, heart disease is the number one killer of women. Please talk to your doctor about a calcium score test ❤️”

• “This is your yearly reminder.
  
  If you're 35+ and can afford it, get a calcium scan of your heart. Men and women! …”

• “Heart attacks are the #1 killer in America & the CAC scan is the mammogram for the heart. We need widespread scans - 15 mins & $150 can save your life! Highest ROI in healthcare. Working hard to make CAC scan the standard of care paid by insurance. 🤍🇺🇸 @American_Heart”

• “In part thanks to your posts, I got a CAC and then ultimately a CCTA (with @Cleerlyhealth) which pointed to early stage heart disease. A little surprised given my lifestyle and diet. But now, I get to manage it rather than die of a surprise heart attack like my grandpa. Thanks for your hard work here.”

• “My CAC scan (suggested by Chat GPT after uploading 3 yrs of blood tests) resulted in me getting an angiogram in February. Turns out my LAD (widow maker) had two 95% blockages, and artery at 100%, and one more at 50%. I had no symptoms. The intervention saved my life because of that scan & AI.”

• “I just wanted to thank you for pushing calcium CT testing. I am quite certain I would have had a heart episode or worse if it weren’t for your posts and reading Outlive. I’m having elective quadruple bypass surgery today at Northwestern (Dr. Johnston) at age 48 (no symptoms).”

• “I drove to the USA to get a CAC after listening to you.
  
  The CT tech wasn’t used to patients getting them for preventative medicine.
  
  Let’s hope that changes.
  
  Thanks! 🙏
  
  (Score was 0 btw)”

• “Just got my coronary calcium score back: 0. No evidence of CAD.
  
  If you're putting off getting screened, don't. Peace of mind is worth it.
  
  Going into 50 in a few days sober and feeling good.”

• “Decided to follow Brad's advise after sitting on it for 2+ years, and found out I will likely go on statins too (155 coronary calcium score). I'm 47yo, check all the longevity protocol lifestyle boxes, and blood tests are normal. I'm in a bit of shock but grateful to have caught it early enough to do something about it.”

• “Huge thank you 💚 to @altcap @chamath and @sundeep who forced me at dinner to go and get my Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS)
  
  The cheap $150 procedure only took 10min, and required no Dr referral
  
  I luckily got a score of 0, but know of others who found blockages and took preventative measures ASAP
  
  GO AND DO THIS TEST”

• “This is a good article and I personally, as a cardiologist approaching 45 yo, got my calcium score to determine if I needed to adjust my diet. Cholesterol levels ok and exercise already in my daily habits. …”

• “In my late 60s at time and I did cardio exercises a lot and had no symptoms- no pain, no shortness of breath. I was shocked to learn my CAC score was 1,038..red zone! Triple bypass was covered and the surgery went well. 2 years post op and doing well.”

• “My friend @altcap had mentioned a preventative heart scan for months.
  I kept putting it off. I felt perfectly fine.
  
  Eventually, I booked it, just to be thorough. Ten minutes in and out.
  
  Then came the call:
  “You’ve got dangerous plaque buildup. Your heart may be in rough shape.””

• “$79 and 30 minutes at the hospital for a calcium score CT scan.
  
  Well worth it for peace of mind.”

• “You don't even need to be a high earner to do this.
  
  And you should do it.
  
  I got a calcium heart scan a year ago (0 score) and just had a treadmill stress echocardiogram to get my boxing license.”

• “Thanks to @altcap's insisting, I finally got the Calcium CT Scan. It was the simplest, easiest & painless set of health tests. I'm stupid for putting this off, but now have peace-of-mind. If you're in SF, I've got a great cardio doc - will DM info. This test may save your life.”

• “And also ask your doctor about a calcium score test to see what (if any) plaque build up you have in your arteries. My result gave me a lot of peace of mind about my current risk of heart disease / stroke”

• “Had zero symptoms for heart disease except for high cholesterol and moderately high BP that presented suddenly. No pain. Doc recommended Calcium CT scan. Cost $125 in NC. My score was 4193! Double bypass two weeks later after verification through heart cath and no chance for stent. Put on highest dose of statin available, modified diet as well. Calcium CT scan likely saved my life. …”

• “Get a calcium scan of your heart. Even if you're otherwise healthy. I did it two years ago. I'm perfectly healthy. Found a blockage in my widow maker artery.”

• “Thanks for this. Got a scan because you mentioned it on the podcast. Came back 0 thankfully. …”

• “I did it because of you and found out I have CAC>0 so need medication
  
  You have extended my life! Everyone in their 30s+ should do it.”

• “appreciate you raising this. Recently learned about and got a Calcium CT scan since you brought it up and glad very glad I did. Super easy, fast and inexpensive given the impact on my health. Thx 🙏”

• “Health Tip: Get a Calcium CT Heart Scan
  
  It checks your heart's arteries - knowing can help prevent heart disease
  
  I paid $168 (no insurance) at Stanford. The scan took 3min, and I got results in 3hrs
  
  Everyone should do this”

• “Just wanted to say thanks to @altcap for talking so openly about the CT Heart Scan.
  
  I was nervous but it took 3 mintues and I just got my results back and it's a 0!
  
  Feel really grateful but also now looking forward to doing this regularly and hope others do it too.”

• “My wife is a physician. I have a family history of heart issues so my wife had me take a calcium score 10 years ago (at age 39) and this last year. I had a CAC of zero a decade ago and now have a CAC of 3. My cardiologist is pleased.”

• “Agree…I did the calcium scan and subsequently did a Heart Catheter and now have 2 stents
  
  It 💯 saved my life!!
  
  It cost $99 for the scan!!!!!!”

• “Thank you for bringing it up!! That's how I learned about it — and it wasn't long after a childhood friend of mine suddenly died from his heart stopping — now I tell everyone about Calcium CT scans”

• “We are not doctors - but we understand ROI - and the Calcium CT Scan at ~$100 / 30 mins is massive ROI on heart attack prevention / life extension. Get. It. Done. …”

• “.@altcap thank you for saving my life. Read your calcium CT post and went in to get it. $200, 5 minutes. My doctor calls me the next day to let me know there is blockage around my heart. My mom had a heart attack a month ago so thank you for recommending this test. I’m 35 btw.”

• “Calcium score came back 0! (best score possible). It's great to have peace of mind on this. Thanks again @altcap!”

• “I am 50 and I’ve had elevated cholesterol my whole life. I think it’s hereditary. I’ve never been overweight. My calcium CT score last month was Zero. I’m so glad I did the scan.”

• “Thanks to @altcap did my calcium score CT yesterday. Results were thankfully very good!!!”

• “Highly recommend everyone get a heart calcium CT scan. Primary care doc can order for you. Only $99. Perfectly healthy 54 year old. Only number that was slightly elevated was LDL. Scan came back with blockage in my lead artery which was a shock. This scan may have saved my life.”

• “I’m 45 years old - because of your thread i went ahead and got a calcium ct scan done here in Los Angeles through UCLA. I got my score back today and it was Zero on all four arteries.
  Expressing gratitude toward you for writing a really helpful thread!!”

• “Thanks to your tweet and the information shared, I got a calcium CT done yesterday and am happy to report a score of (0). I also completed a Dexa Scan (thanks to @ramahluwalia's tweet), and the results ( Spine -0.2, Femur -0.4) were satisfactory. I'm surprised by how many people are unaware of these tests and how few doctors actively recommend them. 🙏🏼”

• “That heart scan saved my life. Had over a 1000 score and ended up finding out 100% blockage in one artery, 90% in another, and 86% in another. I am 5 months post triple bypass surgery at 46 years old and feeling great!”

• “I had a heart scan for coronary calcium recently. I wanted to see if there was anything I should keep an eye on.
  
  It was $200 and literally 10 min in and out the door.
  
  At that price there is no reason not to know if heart disease is on the horizon.
  
  Got the results back today and thankfully everything looks great.
  
  I highly recommend.”

• “Get the cardiac calcium score. Saved my life. Not covered by insurance $99. Grateful ❤️”

• “I got a ZERO on my coronary calcium scan
  
  Wahoo!!!
  
  Now I really do have ZERO excuses to not start running again”

• “Getting my calcium CT heart scan a few months ago. $99. 1 minute. Low radiation. Painless. ZERO score at 61 yo. Very grateful. Know your score? You should. …”

• “Got my calcium heart scan yesterday. The process is so easy and probably took a total of 20 minutes, as you stated on the radio.
  
  So glad I got the test. Score was just below 100, need to pay better attention to diet.
  
  Thanks for sharing your story.”

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Last updated October 3, 2026.