Calcium score

A quick heart scan that measures calcified plaque in your coronary arteries, which helps your doctor refine your heart-risk estimate.

CHF 439~~One-time check-up 470~~

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Calcium score

A quick heart scan that measures calcified plaque in your coronary arteries, which helps your doctor refine your heart-risk estimate.

CHF 439~~One-time check-up 470~~

Price for Ahead members

Insights by Swiss physicians
Personalized action plan
Discuss results with your doctor

Agatston (CX)

2 AU

Observation

Agatston Score (RCA)

9 AU

Observation

A quick scan that measures calcified coronary plaque to help refine your heart-risk estimate.

TIME NEEDED
10 minQuick cardiac scan at our clinic
IMAGING TYPE
Low-dose CT scan. No contrast dye needed.
FOCUS AREA
HeartCoronary artery calcification score
PREPARATION REQUIRED
No preparation for the scan itself. Your blood test needs 8 to 12 hours of fasting.
FOR WHOM
40–70Adults 40–70 with cardiovascular risk factors

Full-body MRI prices & packages

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Your organs, vessels and spine, without radiation.
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- Organs, vessels and spine
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The full-body MRI, plus prostate or ovaries and body composition.
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- Everything in the full-body MRI
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Everything in Full-body MRI Advanced, plus brain, hip and knee screening.
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- Everything in Full-body MRI Advanced
- Brain age analysis
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- Hormone and B-vitamin blood tests
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DEXA scan (low-dose radiation)
Bone density scan to catch osteoporosis early.
With membership + CHF 119Without membership CHF 135
With membership + CHF 119Without membership CHF 135
Mamma MRI (with contrast dye)
Highest-sensitivity breast imaging, especially for dense tissue.
With membership + CHF 749Without membership CHF 800
With membership + CHF 749Without membership CHF 800

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Questions we could help with

Is my high cholesterol just a number, or a real risk?

High LDL drives plaque build-up. A calcium scan shows whether older plaque has calcified.

I have diabetes. Could it already affect my heart?

Diabetes can speed up plaque formation. Your Agatston score measures calcified build-up.

I just turned 50. Is my heart still healthy?

The score shows calcified plaque and compares your result with people of your age and sex.

My dad had a heart attack at 58. Am I at risk too?

With family history of heart disease, a calcium scan checks for calcified plaque linked to heart attack risk.

How it works

Four simple steps to your calcium score

Book your scan
Pick a time at one of our partner clinics. Booking takes a couple of minutes.
Pre-consultation
One of our physicians reviews your health history to assess your personal risk and confirm the scan is right for you.
Get your CT scan
A quick, low-dose CT scan of your heart takes just a few minutes. It's painless, with a very low radiation dose.
Receive your results
Your Agatston score is reviewed by Swiss cardiologists, and you receive a clear report with actionable insights.

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Health reports without the headache

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Full-body MRI + 2 add-ons|14 October 2026

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Full-body MRI + 2 add-ons

14 October 2026

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38Biological age

1 yr younger than your age at the time of testing (39).

1.6%Heart risk score

Your 10-year cardiovascular risk is considered low-to-moderate (0%–2.5%).

89Biomarkers

12optimal73in range4out of range

10Results

1No finding5Observation4Minor

Summary

Prof. Dr. med. Olivio Donati

Hello,

Your recent health check-up provides a detailed overview of your health, showing some very positive developments alongside a few areas that warrant attention. The most notable findings are related to age-appropriate wear-and-tear in your spine.

1 clinical follow-upSpecialist consultation

2 health optimizationsExercise, Nutrition

Significance:No findingObservationMinorFollow-up recommended

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Calcium scoring can be combined with other Ahead tests during the same visit to maximize health insights.

Full-body MRI

A full-body scan offering detailed insights into major organs for preventive health.

SpineNormal

1 Minor finding

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Advanced blood tests

Test 80+ biomarkers, including cholesterol and glucose, for a full health overview.

Cardiovascular health1.9% Heart risk score

Low

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Body composition

Measure muscle & fat distribution and its impact on your metabolism.

Total abdominal fat2.4L

Target < 10 LOptimal

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DEXA scan

Measure bone density and osteoporosis risk with a low-dose scan.

T-score-0.8

Normal (−1 or higher)

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Prostate MRI

A focused, contrast-free MRI of the prostate for earlier, clearer prostate screening.

PI-RADS score2 of 5

Low, cancer unlikely

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Pelvic MRI

High-resolution, radiation-free imaging of the uterus, endometrium and ovaries.

Screening resultNo findings

Follow-up if indicated

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Brain volumetry

Map your brain's structure and volume to evaluate your cognitive health.

Frontal lobe volume80.9mL

76–96.4Normal

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Omega-3 & 6 blood test

11 fatty acids plus 6 calculated ratios and totals, to see whether your omega intake meets your needs.

Omega-3 index8.7%

≥ 8Optimal

EPA + DHA as % of red-blood-cell fatty acids

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Mamma MRI

Radiation-free imaging for early and precise assessment of your breast health.

BI-RADS category1 (scale 0–6)

No findings

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Hormone test for men

Test 7 key biomarkers like testosterone, estradiol and DHEA-S.

Free testosteroneLow

Low – see a doctor

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Hormone test for women

Test 8 hormone markers for women, including estradiol, progesterone, LH and FSH.

FSH9.8U/L

3.5-12.5Within range (follicular phase)

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Essential-B-vitamins blood test

Check B12 and folate (B9) levels to reveal if deficiencies are behind fatigue or low focus.

Folate18nmol/L

MetabolismWithin range

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Lipoprotein (a)

A single inherited blood marker that can quietly raise your risk of heart attack and stroke.

Lp(a)32 nmol/L

Desirable

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Cortisol

Your body’s primary stress hormone, measured at its natural morning peak.

Cortisol (morning)480 nmol/L

Within range

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PSA blood test

Add the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood marker to follow your prostate health over time.

PSA1.2 µg/L

Within range

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~ Shown values are illustrative samples.

The experts behind your health journey

Every scan is personally reviewed by one of our renowned radiologists. Their combined expertise ensures you get the most accurate and actionable results.

30,000+

MRI's reviewed over 10+ years

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Prof. Dr. med. Edouard Battegay

Emeritus Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Zurich. Head of the International Center for Multimorbidity and Complexity in Medicine.

Dr. Jacob J. Visser

Radiologist / CMIO. Assistant Professor of value-based imaging at Erasmus University Medical Center.

Prof. Dr. Benedikt Wiestler

Professor of AI for image-guided diagnosis and therapy at the Technical University of Munich.

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Fischer

Professor of Radiology at the University of Zurich, abdominal and musculoskeletal specialist.

Prof. Dr. med. Olivio Donati

Professor of Radiology at the University of Zurich, oncology specialist and leading Swiss prostate expert.

Dr. med. Anna Erat, MD, PhD

Harvard Medical School-trained prevention expert. Faculty position at the University of St. Gallen Executive School.

Frequently asked questions

A coronary calcium score, or CAC score, shows how much calcified plaque has built up in the arteries that supply your heart. You get it from a quick, low-dose CT scan, with no contrast agent. Calcium in these arteries is a sign of atherosclerosis, plaque build-up in the artery walls that can lead to a heart attack.

Your result is an Agatston score: 0 means no calcified plaque, 1–10 is minimal, 11–100 mild, 101–400 moderate and above 400 severe. Your report also puts your score in relation to your age, since the same score means more when you're younger.

It's most useful if you're roughly 40 to 70, with no heart symptoms or known heart disease, but with risk factors. These include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking and early heart disease in the family. It comes into its own when your risk sits in the middle, neither clearly low nor clearly high. That's where the result can tip a decision, like whether to start a cholesterol-lowering medicine.

European and US prevention guidelines both name it as an option for exactly this situation. So it's mainly a test for this middle group, and for them a really valuable one.

It uses X-rays, but only at a very small dose: about 0.5–1 mSv. A standard chest CT gives roughly 5 to 10 times more. There's no contrast agent, so no injection either.

Like any X-ray scan, it carries a very small risk. That's why one of our doctors goes through your health history in a short pre-consultation to check the scan makes sense for you. If you're pregnant or might be, just let us know before booking.

Good news: no calcified plaque was found in your coronary arteries. For most people, that means a low risk of a heart attack over the next 5 to 10 years.

It isn't a guarantee, though. Early, soft plaque hasn't calcified yet, so it doesn't show on this scan. A zero is also less reassuring if you smoke, have diabetes or have early heart disease in the family. So keep looking after your cholesterol and blood pressure.

If you have chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations, a zero doesn't rule out heart disease, so see a doctor now.

A high score means more calcified plaque and a higher heart attack risk, but not that one is on its way. There's a lot you can do, and your report explains your result and next steps.

A moderate or severe score, or one that's high for your age, is a good reason to work on cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, smoking and exercise. Your GP or a cardiologist can help you decide whether a statin or another cholesterol-lowering medicine makes sense, and whether you need more heart tests.

With chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations, see a doctor now.

No, that's not what it measures. It shows calcified plaque, which says a lot about your risk. But it can't show whether an artery is narrowed or how well blood reaches your heart. So it's a risk check, not a way to explain symptoms.

A CT with contrast agent (CT coronary angiography) shows narrowing, and a stress test shows blood flow. Your doctor arranges these when there's a medical reason.

If you have chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations, don't wait for a scan: see a doctor now. For sudden or severe chest pain, call 144.

It takes about 10 minutes, and there's nothing to prepare: no fasting, no special steps. You lie on your back on the CT table, with small sticky pads on your chest to track your heartbeat. Then you hold your breath for a few seconds while the images are taken. It doesn't hurt.

Combining it with a blood test or a full-body MRI on the same day? Then just follow the preparation for that test, such as fasting before your blood draw. You'll get all the details after booking.

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Calcium score

A quick scan that measures calcified coronary plaque to help refine your heart-risk estimate.

Full-body MRI prices & packages

Full-body MRI

Full-body MRI Advanced

Full-body MRI Pro

More scans with your MRI

Not sure which check‑up is right for you?

Questions we could help with

Is my high cholesterol just a number, or a real risk?

I have diabetes. Could it already affect my heart?

I just turned 50. Is my heart still healthy?

My dad had a heart attack at 58. Am I at risk too?

Four simple steps to your calcium score

Book your scan

Pre-consultation

Get your CT scan

Receive your results

Your supplementary insurance may cover part of it

Health reports without the headache

Add to the same visit

Full-body MRI

Advanced blood tests

Body composition

DEXA scan

Prostate MRI

Pelvic MRI

Brain volumetry

Omega-3 & 6 blood test

Mamma MRI

Hormone test for men

Hormone test for women

Essential-B-vitamins blood test

Lipoprotein (a)

Cortisol

PSA blood test

The experts behind your health journey

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