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Had a ct a done, this was the results mild calcification of the left main. otherwise normal coronary arteries. what does that mean?
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Occult CAD present: There is evidence of coronary atherosclerosis in your arteries atleast in the left main artery and albeit mild. Over time cholesterol hardens and that is what CT scan picks up. So at your young age if there is early atherosclerosis, you should have your fasting lipid panel be checked and then modify your lifestyle to mitigate progression of cholesterol build in your arteries.
Answered 8/1/2018
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