Understanding "CTCA C Score 376"
There appears to be a fundamental misunderstanding in your question: a "CTCA C score of 376" does not exist in medical terminology. You are likely confusing two completely different medical concepts that need clarification.
What You Might Actually Mean
Option 1: Coronary CT Angiography (CTCA) Calcium Score
If you're referring to cardiac imaging, "CTCA" typically means Coronary CT Angiography, and a calcium score of 376 would indicate:
- Moderate to severe coronary artery calcification (Agatston score of 376)
- This represents significant atherosclerotic plaque burden
- This is NOT a CTCAE score - it's a cardiovascular risk assessment
- A calcium score of 376 places you in a higher risk category for coronary artery disease
- This requires cardiology follow-up, not oncology adverse event management
Option 2: CTCAE (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events)
If you're asking about CTCAE, this is an entirely different system:
- CTCAE is a grading scale from 1-5, not a numerical score like 376 1, 2
- Grade 1 = mild adverse event 2
- Grade 2 = moderate adverse event 2
- Grade 3 = severe adverse event 2
- Grade 4 = life-threatening or disabling 1, 2
- Grade 5 = death 1, 2
- A score of "376" cannot exist in the CTCAE system 1, 2
Critical Clarification Needed
You must clarify which test you actually received:
- If this is a cardiac calcium score from a CT scan of your heart, you need cardiology evaluation for cardiovascular risk management
- If you're trying to understand cancer treatment side effects, CTCAE uses grades 1-5 only, never three-digit numbers 1, 2
- The CTCAE system is designed specifically for grading toxicities from cancer therapies and combines objective clinical measurements with subjective patient symptoms 2
Common Pitfall to Avoid
Do not confuse cardiovascular imaging scores with oncology adverse event grading systems - they are completely unrelated medical assessments used in different clinical contexts. Contact the physician who ordered your test to clarify exactly what "CTCA C score 376" means in your specific situation.