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Does a high calcium deposit score mean that you have heart disease?
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Might: A coronary calcium scan is not advised for routine screening for coronary artery disease.1 this test may not tell your doctor any more about your risk for heart disease than your risk factors do. Major risk factor are: high blood pressure, diabeteshigh cholestrol, smoking, genetic facors, and obesity.
Answered 1/8/2019
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Possibly: Depends on your age, other risk factors & symptoms. It may just mean the artery walls are starting to thicken. By finding such an early stage, you get a chance to prevent heart disease thru healthier diet & lifestyle, possibly along w Aspirin & cholesterol treatment. If you have chest pains or a calcium score > 400, you will qualify for a stress test to see if there is an actual coronary blockage.
Answered 1/8/2019
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Maybe: Calcium is deposited in cholesterol plaques. While associated with atherosclerosis not always indicates disease.
Answered 9/22/2016
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