Heart attacks are the number 1 leading cause of death worldwide. Find out about the simple test that acts as your best heart attack predictor.

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0:00 Introduction: The coronary artery calcium score
0:15 What causes a heart attack?
0:49 Heart plaque composition
1:34 Insulin and a heart attack
2:11 What is the coronary artery calcium test?
3:01 Why aren’t more doctors recommending the CAC test?
3:28 CAC score breakdown

In this video, I’m going to tell you about the best heart attack predictor—your coronary artery calcium score, also known as your CAC score. The coronary artery is the main artery that supplies blood flow to the heart. Typically, a heart attack is caused by a blockage in the coronary artery.

Calcium and cholesterol don’t cause damage to the arteries, they act as band-aids to repair arteries that have been damaged. This damage and inflammation is largely caused by high levels of insulin and can eventually lead to a heart attack.

The coronary artery calcium test (CAC test) is the direct measurement of the amount of damage in the coronary artery. The CAC test gives insight into a person’s lifestyle and diet and can predict cardiovascular health. It is important to note that a high CAC score can occur with normal cholesterol levels.

A coronary artery calcium test is quick and simple, and costs around $100. You can have normal triglycerides, blood sugar, and cholesterol, and still have calcium build up in the arteries. Around 50 percent of the time, a person can die of a heart attack with no symptoms at all, so don’t let it catch you by surprise.

Many doctors don’t push the CAC test for a number of reasons. If you have a high CAC score, there isn’t a general consensus on what to do about it. The problem is, calcium build-up in your coronary artery can’t be corrected with a drug.

The good news is that the damage is reversible with a healthy diet and lifestyle!

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope you’ll investigate your coronary artery calcium score to determine your risk of heart attack and other chronic diseases. I’ll see you in the next video.