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What tests show plaque in your arteries of your heart? if my chest gets heavy during an argument could that be angina?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

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Multiple: A CT scan, either for calcium score or angiogram will show calcified plaque non-invasively, a cardiac catheterization, or coronary angiogram will show soft or calcified plaque, but is an invasive test. A simpler test, such as a stress test, may be a good starting point. Check with your doc.

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Answered 2/4/2015

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A member asked:

What tests show plaque in your arteries of your heart? if my chest gets heavy during an argument could that be angina?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Chapman answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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