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My coronary arteries are highly calcified. does this mean that there is blockage? other than angiogram, is there a less invasive test to show block?
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Angioangiogram: Usually calcification and coronary artery blockages go hand in hand. You have already had the gold standard test-the angiogram. There are less invasive tests e.g. Coronary ct scan, which usually shows calcium but not as sensitive or specfic as a angiogram.
Answered 11/10/2015
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