A CT Angiogram is a more detailed test than a CAC scan, providing information about blood vessel blockages, but involves more radiation and higher cost.

“The CT angagram becomes the more detailed test that really tells you what's going on in those blood vessels. I think most people can get a CAC score even without a doctor's prescription these days. I think you can get it just on your own. It's like $200. It's not even that much. And you know, a CT coronary angio is probably 2,000 plus. So, you're going to need a doctor's prescription. You're probably going to want your insurance to pay for that or, you know, get some other stuff going on. But a CAC is pretty accessible these days.”