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What are the risks of getting a coronary calcium scan?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Radiation exposure.: None except for that. I plan on getting one.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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