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Is atherosclerotic vascular calcification found on a ct scan dangerous? is there way to reserve it with lifestyle changes or with medication?
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The findings on: his CT scan are best discussed with you by his ordering physician. We neither know the complete clinical picture that resulted in this CT scan or the actual findings for the "calcification" as you described it.
Answered 8/1/2015
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