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Can a heart scan ct calcium score show the presence of soft plaque in the arteries. if not, can an ct angiogram sans catheter do the job?
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Yes: Soft plaque does contain calcium, so it will elevate the calcium score. CTA can estimate (key word: estimate) the degree of blockage. Researchers have tried to make predictive instruments that incorporate calcium scores. Check this one out sponsored by the NIH: http://www.mesa-nhlbi.org/Calcium/ArterialAge.aspx
Answered 1/5/2019
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