This document discusses how coronary artery calcium scoring using computed tomography (CT) and levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) can be used together to predict cardiovascular risk. It finds that higher calcium scores and CRP levels each indicate greater risk of future heart attacks and cardiac deaths. The combination of an intermediate calcium score and elevated CRP may identify those at intermediate risk who could benefit from more aggressive prevention efforts like closer follow-up or treatment targeting both inflammation and plaques. Together, calcium scoring and CRP testing provide complementary information that can refine clinical decision making for asymptomatic individuals.