CIMT vs CACS: Which Test Tells the Real Story of Artery Health?

In this video, I compare CIMT vs CACS — two popular artery tests — and show which one gives a clearer picture of heart and metabolic health by revealing both soft and hard plaque.

📋 Full Description
What’s the difference between a CIMT (Carotid Intima‑Media Thickness) scan and a CACS (Coronary Artery Calcium Score) — and which one tells you more about your risk for heart disease?

In this detailed breakdown, we explore how these two powerful diagnostic tools look at arterial plaque and cardiovascular health from different angles — the neck for CIMT and the heart for CACS — and why both matter for understanding your overall metabolic picture.

You’ll learn:

🧠 How CIMT uses ultrasound to measure wall thickness and detect soft (active) plaque
❤️ How Calcium Scores measure hard (calcified) plaque using low‑dose CT scanning
⚖️ What each test costs, and which is more accessible without a doctor’s prescription
🚫 Why stents can interfere with calcium scoring but not with CIMTs
🩻 The pros and cons of radiation exposure vs. ultrasound safety
🕒 Which tests are more reproducible, age‑appropriate, and useful for long‑term tracking
💡 Why both tests are pieces of a larger metabolic health picture, not the full story
By the end, you’ll know exactly what each test can (and can’t) tell you — so you can make smarter, data‑driven decisions about protecting your heart and arteries.

I’m not a doctor — this is an educational review based on my own experience learning about metabolic and cardiovascular health.

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