What To Expect From A Heart Calcium CT Scan

Send us Fan MailYour cholesterol numbers can be “fine for years” until one day they’re not, and that uncertainty messes with your confidence. We get real about what it looks like to advocate for yourself early, stay consistent with physicals and blood work, and use preventive screening to understand your heart health before symptoms show up.We share a personal story behind getting a coronary calcium scan, a quick CT scan that checks for calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. We explain why a nurse practitioner might recommend it when cholesterol runs high, especially when genetics are part of the picture. You’ll hear what the appointment actually feels like, how to prepare (including the no-caffeine reminder), what happens with the sensor patches, and why the scan itself is usually only about 10 to 15 minutes with a couple short breath holds.Then we break down the Agatston score so the numbers mean something: what a score of zero indicates, what higher ranges can suggest about coronary artery disease, and how results can guide follow-up conversations with your medical provider. If you’ve been wondering whether a heart calcium scan could help you make smarter decisions about lifestyle, labs, and long-term prevention, this is the clear, practical walkthrough you’ve been looking for.Subscribe to Words of Wellness, share this with a friend who worries about cholesterol, and leave a rating and review so more people can find preventive heart health guidance that actually makes sense.CONNECT WITH SHELLY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithshellyj https://www.instagram.com/momswhoflourishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShellyJefferis A few of Shelly's favorite clean products:High quality, clean nutrition and beauty products: https://shellyjefferis.isagenixClean-crafted wine, free from chemicals & pesticides:https://scoutandcellar.com/?u=healthyhappyhoursJuJu Non-toxic candles & air fresheners:https://goodjujucandles.com/?ref=mrtgnyghCoupon code for 10% off: ShellyJefferisThank you for listening to the Words of Wellness podcast with Shelly Jefferis. I am honored and so grateful to have you here and it would mean the world to me if you could take a minute to follow, leave a 5-star review and share  the podcast with anyone you love and anyone you feel could benefit from the message.Thank you and God Bless! And remember to do something for yourself, for your wellness on this day! In Health, Shelly