"The Calcium Score Test: The Highest ROI $100 for Your Health"
Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian and Altimeter Capital founder Brad Gerstner advocate for the calcium score test, a relatively inexpensive and noninvasive CT scan that assesses the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke by measuring calcium buildup in coronary arteries. The test is recommended for individuals at moderate risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly those between 40 and 75 years old, and can help guide treatment plans based on the level of calcified plaque. While the test isn't always covered by insurance and costs between $100–$400, it provides valuable insight into cardiovascular health and can prompt necessary interventions, such as statin therapy, even for individuals with seemingly healthy cholesterol levels.
