Coronary artery plaque is the buildup of deposits that may include cholesterol and calcium on the inner walls of the arteries of the heart (coronary arteries). These deposits can narrow or block the coronary arteries, decreasing blood flow to the heart, which may cause a heart attack. ➡️ Learn more about how a cardiac CT calcium score can evaluate the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and guide statin therapy decisions in this JAMA Patient Page: ja.ma/4mZ4CoM