Most people who suffer heart attacks never saw it coming—because traditional risk factors like cholesterol and family history often miss the mark. In this article, Dr. Philip Ovadia reveals three of the most accurate tests for assessing heart disease risk today, including CAC scans, hs-CRP, and insulin resistance markers like A1C and C-peptides. Learn how to interpret your results and what steps to take next.
The good news is that measuring your metabolic health isn’t difficult. With blood labs and a tape measure, you can get a baseline measurement in 15 minutes or less.
A coronary calcium scan (or CAC) is a type of imaging test for your heart. It’s designed to spot calcium deposits in your arteries, which can increase your risks for heart disease. Although CAC scans are relatively new, their accuracy is hard to ignore. Research shows it predicts cardiovascular disease with high accuracy, even for asymptomatic individuals.
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